Cyclic sulfamide compounds for treatment of hbv

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure provides, in part, cyclic sulfamide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful for disruption of HBV core protein assembly, and methods of treating Hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/727,278, filed Sep. 5, 2018, the entire contents ofwhich are incorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND

Hepatitis B (HBV) causes viral hepatitis that can further lead tochronic liver disease and increase the risk of liver cirrhosis and livercancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Worldwide, about 2 billion peoplehave been infected with HBV, around 360 million people are chronicallyinfected, and every year HBV infection causes more than one half milliondeaths. HBV can be spread by body fluids: from mother to child, by sex,and via blood products. Children born to HBV-positive mothers may alsobe infected, unless vaccinated at birth.

The hepatitis virus particle is composed of a lipid envelope studdedwith surface protein (HBsAg) that surrounds the viral core. The core iscomposed of a protein shell, or capsid, built of 120 core protein (Cp)dimers, which in turn contains the relaxed circular DNA (rcDNA) viralgenome as well as viral and host proteins. In an infected cell, thegenome is found as a covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in the hostcell nucleus. The cccDNA is the template for viral RNAs and thus viralproteins. In the cytoplasm, Cp assembles around a complex of full-lengthviral RNA (the so-called pregenomic RNA or pgRNA and viral polymerase(P). After assembly, P reverse transcribes the pgRNA to rcDNA within theconfines of the capsid to generate the DNA-filled viral core.

At present, chronic HBV is primarily treated with nucleotide analogs(e.g., entecavir) that suppress the virus while the patient remains ontreatment, but do not eliminate the infection, even after many years oftreatment. Once a patient starts taking nucleotide analogs, most mustcontinue taking them or risk the possibility of a life threateningimmune response due to viral rebound. Further, nucleotide therapy maylead to the emergence of antiviral drug resistance.

The only FDA approved alternative to nucleotide analogs is treatmentwith interferon α or pegylated interferon α. Unfortunately, the adverseevent incidence and profile of interferon α can result in poortolerability, and many patients are unable to complete therapy.Moreover, only a small percentage of patients are considered appropriatefor interferon therapy, as only a small subset of patients are likely tohave a sustained clinical response to a course of interferon therapy. Asa result, interferon-based therapies are used in only a small percentageof all diagnosed patients who elect treatment.

Thus, current HBV treatments can range from palliative to watchfulwaiting. Nucleotide analogs suppress virus production, treating thesymptom, but leave the infection intact. Interferon α has severe sideeffects and less tolerability among patients and is successful as afinite treatment strategy in only a small minority of patients. There isa clear on-going need for more effective treatments for HBV infections.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides, in part, cyclic sulfamide compounds andpharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful for disruption of HBV coreprotein assembly, and methods of treating HBV infections.

In one aspect, the disclosure provides compounds of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the variables aredescribed in the detailed description.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositionscomprising aa compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a method of treating an HBVinfection in a subject in need thereof, comprising: administering to thesubject a therapeutically effective amount of compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a method of treating an HBVinfection in a subject in need thereof, comprising: administering to thesubject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is the crystal structure of HBV-CSU-016-Isomer-I as describedherein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The features and other details of the disclosure will now be moreparticularly described. Before further description of the presentdisclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, examples andappended claims are collected here. These definitions should be read inlight of the remainder of the disclosure and as understood by a personof skill in the art. Unless defined otherwise, all technical andscientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonlyunderstood by a person of ordinary skill in the art.

Definitions

The term “alkenyl” as used herein refers to an unsaturated straight orbranched hydrocarbon having at least one carbon-carbon double bond.Exemplary alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, a straight orbranched group of 2-6 carbon atoms, referred to herein as C₂₋₆alkenyl.Exemplary alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, vinyl, allyl,butenyl, pentenyl, etc.

The term “alkoxy” as used herein refers to a straight or branched alkylgroup attached to oxygen (i.e., alkyl-O—). Exemplary alkoxy groupsinclude, but are not limited to, alkoxy groups of 1-6 or 1-4 carbonatoms, referred to herein as C₁₋₆alkoxy and C₁₋₄alkoxy, respectively.Exemplary alkoxy groups include, but are not limited to methoxy, ethoxy,isopropoxy, etc.

The term “alkoxyalkyl” as used herein refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with an alkoxy group (i.e., alkoxy-alkyl- oralkyl-O-alkyl-). Examples include, but are not limited to, CH₃CH₂OCH₂—,CH₃OCH₂CH₂— and CH₃OCH₂—.

The term “alkyl” as used herein refers to a saturated straight orbranched hydrocarbon. Exemplary alkyl groups include, but are notlimited to, straight or branched hydrocarbons of 1-6 or 1-4 carbonatoms, referred to herein as C₁₋₆alkyl and C₁₋₄alkyl, respectively.Exemplary alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, isopropyl, 2-methyl-1-butyl, 3-methyl-2-butyl,2-methyl-1-pentyl, 3-methyl-1-pentyl, 4-methyl-1-pentyl,2-methyl-2-pentyl, 3-methyl-2-pentyl, 4-methyl-2-pentyl,2,2-dimethyl-1-butyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyl, 2-ethyl-1-butyl, n-butyl,isobutyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl, etc.

The term “alkynyl” as used herein refers to an unsaturated straight orbranched hydrocarbon having at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.Exemplary alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, straight orbranched groups of 2-6 carbon atoms, referred to herein as C₂₋₆alkynyl.Exemplary alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, ethynyl,propynyl, butynyl, pentynyl, hexynyl, methylpropynyl, etc.

The term “carbonyl” as used herein refers to the biradical —C(O)—.

The term “cyano” as used herein refers to the radical —CN.

The terms “cycloalkyl” as used herein refers to a saturated monocyclichydrocarbon group of, for example, 3-6 carbons, referred to herein asC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, or bicyclic hydrocarbon ring structure of, for example,8-12 carbons, referred to herein as C₈₋₁₂ cycloalkyl. For bicycliccycloalkyl groups, the two rings may be attached through the same ordifferent carbons. Exemplary monocyclic cycloalkyl groups include, butare not limited to, cyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclobutyland cyclopropyl. Exemplary bicyclic cycloalkyl groups include, but arenot limited to, spiro[2.5]octanyl, spiro[3.5]nonanyl,bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl, bicyclo[4.1.0]heptanyl, octahydropentalenyl,bicyclo[4.2.0]octanyl, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl,and bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl.

The term “cycloalkenyl” as used herein refers to a partially unsaturatedmonocyclic hydrocarbon group of, for example, 3-7 carbons, referred toherein as C₄₋₇cycloalkenyl, or bicyclic hydrocarbon ring structure of,for example, 8-12 carbons, referred to herein asbicyclicC₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl. For bicyclic cycloalkenyl groups: 1) eitherone or both rings contain one or more double bonds and 2) the two ringsmay be attached through the same or different ring carbons. Exemplarymonocyclic cycloalkenyl groups include, but are not limited to,cyclopropenyl, cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl andcycloheptenyl. Exemplary bicyclic cycloalkenyl groups include, but arenot limited to, spiro[2.5]oct-5-enyl, spiro[2.5]oct-4-enyl,spiro[3.5]non-5-enyl, spiro[3.5]non-6-enyl, bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-enyl,bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-enyl, and bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-enyl.

The term “carbocyclyl” as used herein refers to a bicyclic ring systemformed by fusing a phenyl ring to a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₄₋₇cycloalkenyl,4-7 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl or 4-7 membered monocyclicheterocycloalkenyl ring. Where possible, the rings may be linked to theadjacent radical though carbon or nitrogen. Examples of heterocyclylsinclude, but are not limited to 2,3-dihydro-1H-indenyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, isochromanyl, and 1H-indenyl, and2H-quinolinyl.

The terms “halo” or “halogen” as used herein refer to F, Cl, Br or I.

The term “haloalkyl” as used herein refers to an alkyl group substitutedwith one or more halogen atoms. For example, haloC₁₋₆ alkyl refers to astraight or branched alkyl group of 1-6 carbon atoms substituted withone or more halogen atoms. Examples include but are not limited to—CH₂F, —CHCl₂, —CF₃, —CH₂CF₃, —CF₂CH₃, —CCl₂CF₃ and —CF₂CF₃.

The term “haloalkoxy” as used herein refers to an alkoxy groupsubstituted with one or more halogen atoms. Examples include, but arenot limited to, CCl₃O—, CF₃O—, CF₃CH₂O—, and CF₃CF₂O—.

The terms “heteroaryl” as used herein refers to a monocyclic aromatic5-6 membered ring system or bicyclic aromatic 8-12 membered ring systemcontaining one or more independently selected heteroatoms, for exampleone to four heteroatoms, such as nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. Wherepossible, the heteroaryl ring may be linked to the adjacent radicalthough carbon or nitrogen. Examples of 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryls include, but are not limited to, furanyl, thiophenyl (alsoreferred to as thienyl), pyrrolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl,isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, 1H-1,2,3-triazolyl,2H-1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, 1,3,5-triazinyl, 1,2,4-triazinyl,1,2,3-triazinyl, 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl,1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl,1,2,5-thiadiazolyl and tetrazolyl. Examples of 8-12 membered bicyclicheteroaryls include, but are not limited to, benzofuranyl,isobenzofuranyl, benzo[b]thiophenyl, benzo[c]thiophenyl, indolyl,isoindolyl, benzo[d]isoxazolyl, benzo[c]isoxazolyl, benzo[d]oxazolyl,benzo[d]isothiazolyl, benzo[c]isothiazolyl, benzo[d]thiazolyl,indazolyl, benzo[d]imidazolyl, benzo[d]imidazolyl, andbenzo[d][1,2,3]triazolyl.

The term “heterocycloalkyl” refers to a saturated monocyclic 3-7membered ring system or bicyclic 8-12 membered ring system containingone or more independently selected heteroatoms, such as nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur (including its oxidation states: S, S(O) and SO₂).Where possible, “heterocycloalkyl” rings may be linked to the adjacentradical through carbon or nitrogen. Examples of 4-7 membered monocyclic“heterocycloalkyl” groups include, but are not limited to, aziridinyl,oxiranyl, thiiranyl 1,1-dioxide, oxetanyl, azetidinyl, thietanyl1,1-dioxide, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, piperidinyl,tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, and piperazinyl.Examples of bicyclic 8-12 membered heterocycloalkyl groups include, butare not limited to, 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decanyl and1,5-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecanyl.

The term “heterocycloalkenyl” refers to a partially unsaturatedmonocyclic 3-7 membered ring system or bicyclic 8-12 membered ringsystem containing one, two or three independently selected heteroatoms,such as nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (including its oxidatiaon states:S, S(O) or SO₂). Where possible, heterocycloalkenyl rings may be linkedto the adjacent radical through carbon or nitrogen. For bicyclicheterocycloalkenyl groups: 1) either one or both rings contain one ormore double bonds and 2) the two rings may be attached through the sameor different ring atoms. Examples of 4-7 membered monocyclicheterocycloalkenyl groups include, but are not limited to2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolyl, 2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrolyl,4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazolyl,4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazolyl,2,3-dihydrothiophenyl, 2,5-dihydrothiophenyl, 4,5-dihydrothiazolyl,2,3-dihydrothiazolyl, 4,5-dihydroisothiazolyl, 2,3-dihydroisothiazolyl,2,3-dihydrofuranyl, 2,5-dihydrofuranyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazolyl,2,3-dihydrooxazolyl, 4,5-dihydroisoxazolyl, 2,3-dihydroisoxazolyl,3,4-dihydropyridinyl, 2,3-dihydropyridinyl, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridinyl,1,6-dihydropyridazinyl, 4,5-dihydropyridazinyl,3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridazinyl, 4,5-dihydropyrimidinyl,1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidinyl, 1,2-dihydropyrimidinyl,1,2-dihydropyrazinyl, 2,3-dihydropyrazinyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrazinyl,4H-1,4-oxazinyl, 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-oxazinyl, 4H-1,4-thiazinyl, and3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-thiazinyl. Examples of 8-12 membered heterocycloalkylgroups include, but are not limited to 6,7-dihydroindolyl,4,5-dihydroindolyl, 7,8-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl,5,6-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl, 4,5-dihydrobenzo[d]imidazolyl,6,7-dihydro-1H-indazolyl, 4,5-dihydro-1H-indazolyl,4,5-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridinyl, and6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridinyl.

The term “heterocyclyl” as used herein refers to a bicyclic ring systemformed by fusing a monocyclic aromatic 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring to aC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₄₋₇cycloalkenyl, 4-7 membered monocyclicheterocycloalkyl or 4-7 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkenyl ring.Where possible, the rings may be linked to the adjacent radical thoughcarbon or nitrogen. Examples of heterocyclyls include, but are notlimited to 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azepine,5,6,8,9-tetrahydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-d][1,4]oxazepane,6,7-dihydro-5H,9H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-c][1,4]oxazepane,tetrahydro-712-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-d][1,4]diazepine,8,9-dihydro-5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azepine,6,9-dihydro-5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azepine,5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine,5,6-dihydro-8H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-c][1,4]oxazine,5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, and5H,9H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-c][1,4]oxazepine.

The terms “hydroxy” and “hydroxyl” as used herein refers to the radical—OH.

The term “hydroxyalkyl” as used herein refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with one or more hydroxy groups. Examples include, but arenot limited to, HOCH₂—, HOCH₂CH₂—, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂— and HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂—.

The term “hydroxyalkoxy” as used herein refers to an alkoxy groupsubstituted with one or more hydroxy groups. Examples include but arenot limited to HOCH₂O—, HOCH₂CH₂O—, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂O— and HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂O—.

The term “R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-,” as used herein refers to an alkylgroup substituted with a R^(a)R^(b)N— group, as defined herein. Examplesinclude but are not limited to NH₂CH₂—, NH(CH₃)CH₂—, N(CH₃)₂CH₂CH₂— andCH₃CH(NH₂)CH₂—.

The term “R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy,” as used herein refers to an alkoxygroup substituted with one or more R^(a)R^(b)N— groups, as definedherein. Examples include but are not limited to NH₂CH₂—, NH(CH₃)CH₂O—,N(CH₃)₂CH₂CH₂O— and CH₃CH(NH₂)CH₂O—.

The term “oxo” as used herein refers to the radical ═O.

As used herein, when a bicyclic ring is shown with a floating point ofattachment and/or floating substituents, for example as in

it signifies that the bicyclic ring can be attached via a carbon atom oneither ring, and that the substituents (e.g., the R³³ group(s)) can beindependently attached to either or both rings.

The terms “Individual,” “patient,” or “subject” are used interchangeablyand include any animal, including mammals, preferably mice, rats, otherrodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, swine, cattle, sheep, horses, or primates,and most preferably humans. The compounds or pharmaceutical compositionsof the disclosure can be administered to a mammal, such as a human, butcan also be administered to other mammals such as an animal in need ofveterinary treatment, e.g., domestic animals (e.g., dogs, cats, and thelike), farm animals (e.g., cows, sheep, pigs, horses, and the like) andlaboratory animals (e.g., rats, mice, guinea pigs, and the like). Themammal treated in the methods of the disclosure is desirably a mammal inwhich treatment of HBV infection is desired.

The term “modulation” includes antagonism (e.g., inhibition), agonism,partial antagonism and/or partial agonism.

The term “Pharmaceutically acceptable” include molecular entities andcompositions that do not produce an adverse, allergic or other untowardreaction when administered to an animal, or a human, as appropriate. Forhuman administration, preparations should meet sterility, pyrogenicity,and general safety and purity standards as required by FDA Office ofBiologics standards.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” or “pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient” as used herein refers to any and all solvents,dispersion media, coatings, isotonic and absorption delaying agents, andthe like, that are compatible with pharmaceutical administration. Theuse of such media and agents for pharmaceutically active substances iswell known in the art. The compositions may also contain other activecompounds providing supplemental, additional, or enhanced therapeuticfunctions.

The term “pharmaceutical composition” as used herein refers to acomposition comprising at least one compound as disclosed hereinformulated together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptableexcipients.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s)” as used herein refers tosalts of acidic or basic groups that may be present in compounds used inthe compositions. Compounds included in the present compositions thatare basic in nature are capable of forming a wide variety of salts withvarious inorganic and organic acids. The acids that may be used toprepare pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of such basiccompounds are those that form non-toxic acid addition salts, i.e., saltscontaining pharmacologically acceptable anions, including, but notlimited to, malate, oxalate, chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate,sulfate, bisulfate, phosphate, acid phosphate, isonicotinate, acetate,lactate, salicylate, citrate, tartrate, oleate, tannate, pantothenate,bitartrate, ascorbate, succinate, maleate, gentisinate, fumarate,gluconate, glucaronate, saccharate, formate, benzoate, glutamate,methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonateand pamoate (i.e., 1,1′-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate)) salts.Compounds included in the present compositions that are acidic in natureare capable of forming base salts with various pharmacologicallyacceptable cations. Examples of such salts include alkali metal oralkaline earth metal salts, particularly calcium, magnesium, sodium,lithium, zinc, potassium, and iron salts. Compounds included in thepresent compositions that include a basic or acidic moiety may also formpharmaceutically acceptable salts with various amino acids. Thecompounds of the disclosure may contain both acidic and basic groups;for example, one amino and one carboxylic acid group. In such a case,the compound can exist as an acid addition salt, a zwitterion, or a basesalt.

The term “therapeutically effective amount” or “effective amount” asused herein refers to the amount of the subject compound that willelicit the biological or medical response of a tissue, system or animal,(e.g. mammal or human) that is being sought by the researcher,veterinarian, medical doctor or other clinician. The compounds orpharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure are administered intherapeutically effective amounts to treat a disease. Alternatively, atherapeutically effective amount of a compound is the quantity requiredto achieve a desired therapeutic and/or prophylactic effect.

The term “treating” includes any effect, e.g., lessening, reducing,modulating, or eliminating, via disruption of HBV core protein assembly,that results in the improvement of the disease. “Disruption” includesinhibition of HBV viral assembly and infection.

The compounds of the disclosure may contain one or more chiral centersand, therefore, exist as stereoisomers. The term “stereoisomers” whenused herein consist of all enantiomers or diastereomers. These compoundsmay be designated by the symbols “(+),” “(−),” “R” or “S,” depending onthe configuration of substituents around the stereogenic carbon atom,but the skilled artisan will recognize that a structure may denote achiral center implicitly. The present disclosure encompasses variousstereoisomers of these compounds and mixtures thereof. Mixtures ofenantiomers or diastereomers may be designated “(±)” in nomenclature,but the skilled artisan will recognize that a structure may denote achiral center implicitly.

The compounds of the disclosure may contain one or more double bondsand, therefore, exist as geometric isomers resulting from thearrangement of substituents around a carbon-carbon double bond. Thesymbol

denotes a bond that may be a single, double or triple bond as describedherein. Substituents around a carbon-carbon double bond are designatedas being in the “Z” or “E” configuration wherein the terms “Z” and “E”are used in accordance with IUPAC standards. Unless otherwise specified,structures depicting double bonds encompass both the “E” and “Z”isomers. Substituents around a carbon-carbon double bond alternativelycan be referred to as “cis” or “trans,” where “cis” representssubstituents on the same side of the double bond and “trans” representssubstituents on opposite sides of the double bond.

Compounds of the disclosure may contain a carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and therefore, exist as geometric isomers resulting from thearrangement of substituents around the ring. The arrangement ofsubstituents around a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring are designated asbeing in the “Z” or “E” configuration wherein the terms “Z” and “E” areused in accordance with IUPAC standards. Unless otherwise specified,structures depicting carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings encompass both“Z” and “E” isomers. Substituents around a carbocyclic or heterocyclicrings may also be referred to as “cis” or “trans”, where the term “cis”represents substituents on the same side of the plane of the ring andthe term “trans” represents substituents on opposite sides of the planeof the ring. Mixtures of compounds wherein the substituents are disposedon both the same and opposite sides of plane of the ring are designated“cis/trans.”

Individual enantiomers and diasteriomers of compounds of the presentdisclosure can be prepared synthetically from commercially availablestarting materials that contain asymmetric or stereogenic centers, or bypreparation of racemic mixtures followed by resolution methods wellknown to those of ordinary skill in the art. These methods of resolutionare exemplified by (1) attachment of a mixture of enantiomers to achiral auxiliary, separation of the resulting mixture of diastereomersby recrystallization or chromatography and liberation of the opticallypure product from the auxiliary, (2) salt formation employing anoptically active resolving agent, (3) direct separation of the mixtureof optical enantiomers on chiral liquid chromatographic columns or (4)kinetic resolution using stereoselective chemical or enzymatic reagents.Racemic mixtures can also be resolved into their component enantiomersby well known methods, such as chiral-phase liquid chromatography orcrystallizing the compound in a chiral solvent. Stereoselectivesyntheses, a chemical or enzymatic reaction in which a single reactantforms an unequal mixture of stereoisomers during the creation of a newstereocenter or during the transformation of a pre-existing one, arewell known in the art. Stereoselective syntheses encompass both enantio-and diastereoselective transformations, and may involve the use ofchiral auxiliaries. For examples, see Carreira and Kvaerno, Classics inStereoselective Synthesis, Wiley-VCH: Weinheim, 2009.

The compounds disclosed herein can exist in solvated as well asunsolvated forms with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such aswater, ethanol, and the like, and it is intended that the disclosureembrace both solvated and unsolvated forms. In one embodiment, thecompound is amorphous. In one embodiment, the compound is a singlepolymorph. In another embodiment, the compound is a mixture ofpolymorphs. In another embodiment, the compound is in a crystallineform.

The disclosure also embraces isotopically labeled compounds of thedisclosure which are identical to those recited herein, except that oneor more atoms are replaced by an atom having an atomic mass or massnumber different from the atomic mass or mass number usually found innature. Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into compounds ofthe disclosure include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen,phosphorus, sulfur, fluorine and chlorine, such as ²H, ³H, ¹³C, ¹⁴C,¹⁵N, ¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³¹P, ³²P, ³⁵S, ¹⁸F, and ³⁶Cl, respectively. For example,a compound of the disclosure may have one or more H atom replaced withdeuterium.

Certain isotopically-labeled disclosed compounds (e.g., those labeledwith ³H and ¹⁴C) are useful in compound and/or substrate tissuedistribution assays. Tritiated (i.e., ³H) and carbon-14 (i.e., ¹⁴C)isotopes are particularly preferred for their ease of preparation anddetectability. Further, substitution with heavier isotopes such asdeuterium (i.e., ²H) may afford certain therapeutic advantages resultingfrom greater metabolic stability (e.g., increased in vivo half-life orreduced dosage requirements) and hence may be preferred in somecircumstances. Isotopically labeled compounds of the disclosure cangenerally be prepared by following procedures analogous to thosedisclosed in the examples herein by substituting an isotopically labeledreagent for a non-isotopically labeled reagent.

The term “prodrug” refers to compounds that are transformed in vivo toyield a disclosed compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,hydrate or solvate of the compound. The transformation may occur byvarious mechanisms (such as by esterase, amidase, phosphatase, oxidativeand or reductive metabolism) in various locations (such as in theintestinal lumen or upon transit of the intestine, blood or liver).Prodrugs are well known in the art (for example, see Rautio,Kumpulainen, et al, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 2008, 7, 255).

I. CYCLIC SULFAMIDE COMPOUNDS

In one aspect, the disclosure provides a compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is a phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl, naphthyl orheteroaryl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threeindependently selected R³² groups;

R² is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³ is a phenyl optionally substituted with one, two or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R³²,R³⁴ and R^(7a);

R^(7a) is a phenyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl or heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups;

R⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, —CN, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b),—NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl,C₂₋₆alkynyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy,—C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, formyl, —C(O)OH, a —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl,benzyloxy, C₁₋₄alkoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl and triazolyl;

R⁵ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), and R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁶ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³² is halo, —OH, —CN, —NO₂, oxo, hydrazino, formyl, azido, silyl,siloxy, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NR^(e)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl,C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkyl, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-,C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkoxy-, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy-,C₁₋₆alkoxyC₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)OH, or—C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₄alkyl;

R^(a) and R^(b) are independently selected for each occurrence from thegroup consisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; or

R^(a) and R^(b) may be taken together with the nitrogen to which R^(a)and R^(b) are attached to form:

R^(c) is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆ alkyl;

for each occurrence, q is independently 0, 1 or 2;

for each occurrence, t is independently 1 or 2; and

w is 0, 1 or 2.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is a phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl, naphthyl orheteroaryl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threeindependently selected R³² groups;

R² is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³ is a phenyl or 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl, wherein: thephenyl or 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl is optionally substitutedwith one, two or three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R³², R³⁴ and -L-R^(7a);

L is a bond or C₁₋₆alkylene;

R^(7a) is a phenyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl orheterocycloalkenyl, wherein: the phenyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkenyl is optionally substituted withone, two or three independently selected R³² groups;

R⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, —CN, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b),—NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl,C₂₋₆alkynyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy,—C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, formyl, —C(O)OH, a —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl,benzyloxy, C₁₋₄alkoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl and triazolyl;

R⁵ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), and R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁶ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³² is halo, —OH, —CN, —NO₂, oxo, hydrazino, formyl, azido, silyl,siloxy, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl,C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkyl, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-,C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkoxy-, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy-,C₁₋₆alkoxyC₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)OH, or—C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₄alkyl;

R^(a) and R^(b) are independently selected for each occurrence from thegroup consisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; or

R^(a) and R^(b) may be taken together with the nitrogen to which R^(a)and R^(b) are attached to form:

R^(c) is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl;

for each occurrence, q is independently 0, 1 or 2;

for each occurrence, t is independently 1 or 2; and

w is 0, 1 or 2.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is a phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl, naphthyl orheteroaryl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threeindependently selected R³² groups;

R² is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³ is a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl or 8-12 membered bicyclicheteroaryl selected from the group consisting of:

R⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, —CN, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b),—NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl,C₂₋₆alkynyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy,—C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, formyl, —C(O)OH, a —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl,benzyloxy, C₁₋₄alkoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl and triazolyl;

R⁵ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), and R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁶ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R^(7a) is a phenyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl or heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups;

R³² is halo, —OH, —CN, —NO₂, oxo, hydrazino, formyl, azido, silyl,siloxy, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl,C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkyl, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-,C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkoxy-, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy-,C₁₋₆alkoxyC₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)OH, or—C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³³ is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of R³² and R^(7a);

R³⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₄alkyl;

R^(a) and R^(b) are independently selected for each occurrence from thegroup consisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; or

R^(a) and R^(b) may be taken together with the nitrogen to which R^(a)and R^(b) are attached to form:

R^(c) is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl;

for each occurrence, q is independently 0, 1 or 2;

for each occurrence, t is independently 1 or 2;

r is 0, 1 or 2; and

r2 is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and

w is 0, 1 or 2;

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is a phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl, naphthyl orheteroaryl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threeindependently selected R³² groups;

R² is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³ is a C₈₋₁₂cycloalkyl, C₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl, carbocyclyl,heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkenyl or heterocyclyl, wherein: theC₈₋₁₂cycloalkyl, C₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl, carbocyclyl, heterocycloalkyl,heterocycloalkenyl or heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one,two or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a);

R^(7a) is a phenyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl or heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups;

R⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, —CN, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b),—NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl,C₂₋₆alkynyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy,—C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, formyl, —C(O)OH, a —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl,benzyloxy, C₁₋₄alkoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl and triazolyl;

R⁵ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two orthree substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), and R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁶ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R³² is halo, —OH, —CN, —NO₂, oxo, hydrazino, formyl, azido, silyl,siloxy, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl,C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkyl, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-,C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy, hydroxyC₁₋₆alkoxy-, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy-,C₁₋₆alkoxyC₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)OH, or—C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl

R³⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₄alkyl;

R^(a) and R^(b) are independently selected for each occurrence from thegroup consisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; or

R^(a) and R^(b) may be taken together with the nitrogen to which R^(a)and R^(b) are attached to form:

R^(c) is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl;

for each occurrence, q is independently 0, 1 or 2;

for each occurrence, t is independently 1 or 2; and

w is 0, 1 or 2.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula II or III:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula III:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula IV or V:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula IV:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I is a compound ofFormula V:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, w is 0.

In certain embodiments, w is 1.

In certain embodiments, w is 2.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a phenyl optionally substituted with one,two, or three independently selected R³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is

wherein:

R³² is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, C₁₋₆alkyl and C₁₋₆haloalkyl; and

r2 is 0, 1, 2 or 3.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is

wherein: R^(32a), R^(32b) and R^(32c) are independently selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, cynano, F, Cl and Br.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a heteroaryl optionally substituted withone, two, or three independently selected R³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two, or three independently selectedR³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two, or three independently selectedR³² groups; wherein:

the 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl is selected from the groupconsisting of: furanyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl,isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, 1H-1,2,3-triazolyl,2H-1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, 1,3,5-triazinyl, 1,2,4-triazinyl,1,2,3-triazinyl, 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl,1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl and1,2,5-thiadiazolyl.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a pyridyl optionally substituted with one,two, or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, cyano, C₁₋₆alkyl and C₁₋₆haloalkyl.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a 8-12 membered bicyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two, or three independently selectedR³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is a 8-12 membered bicyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two, or three independently selectedR³² groups, wherein:

the 8-12 membered bicyclic heteroaryl is selected from the groupconsisting of: benzofuranyl, isobenzofuranyl, benzo[b]thiophenyl,benzo[c]thiophenyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzo[d]isoxazolyl,benzo[c]isoxazolyl, benzo[d]oxazolyl, benzo[d]isothiazolyl,benzo[c]isothiazolyl, benzo[d]thiazolyl, indazolyl, benzo[d]imidazolyl,benzo[d]imidazolyl, and benzo[d][1,2,3]triazolyl.

In certain embodiments, R² is hydrogen or methyl.

In certain embodiments, R² is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R³ is a C₈₋₁₂cycloalkyl, C₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl orcarbocyclyl, wherein: the C₈₋₁₂cycloalkyl, C₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl orcarbocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R³²,R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a C₈₋₁₂cycloalkyl optionally substitutedwith one, two or three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a C₈₋₁₂cycloalkenyl optionally substitutedwith one, two or three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a carbocyclyl optionally substituted withone, two or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a heterocyclkoalkyl optionally substitutedwith one, two or three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a heterocyclkoalkyl, heterocyclkoalkyl orheterocyclyl, wherein: the heterocyclkoalkyl, heterocyclkoalkyl orheterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R³²,R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a 4-7 membered monocyclicheterocyclkoalkyl optionally substituted with one, two or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R³²,R³⁴ and R^(7a), wherein:

the 4-7 membered monocyclic heterocyclkoalkyl is selected form the groupconsisting of: aziridinyl, oxiranyl, thiiranyl 1,1-dioxide, oxetanyl,azetidinyl, thietanyl 1,1-dioxide, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl,piperidinyl, tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl andpiperazinyl.

In certain embodiments, R³ is a heterocyclkoalkenyl optionallysubstituted with one, two or three substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R³ is a heterocyclyl optionally substituted withone, two or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a).

In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is a phenyl optionally substituted withone, two or three independently selected R³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is a heteroaryl optionally substitutedwith one, two or three independently selected R³² groups.

In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is hydrogen, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl orC₂₋₆alkynyl, wherein: the C₁₋₄alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl or C₂₋₆alkynyl isoptionally substituted with hydroxy, cyano, C₁₋₄alkoxy, haloC₁₋₄alkoxy,methylsulfonyl, diethylamino, carboxy, carbamoyl, benzyloxy, formyl,methoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl ortriazolyl.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl optionallysubstituted with C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl, —OH, —COOH orC₁₋₆haloalkoxy.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted withC₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl, —OH, —COOH or C₁₋₆haloalkoxy.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —CH₂CH₂OCH₃.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄alkoxy, orR^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₄alkyl-.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen, methyl, methoxymethyl-,methoxyethyl- or dimethylaminoethyl-.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen or methyl.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R⁶ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl.

In certain embodiments, R⁶ is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R² and R⁶ are hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R² and R⁶ are hydrogen, and w is 2.

In certain embodiments, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are hydrogen, and w is 2.

In certain embodiments, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are hydrogen, and R⁴ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are hydrogen, R⁴ is methyl, and wis 2.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,and R⁶ is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,R⁶ is hydrogen, and w is 2.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,R⁵ is hydrogen, and R⁶ is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,R⁵ is hydrogen, R⁶ is hydrogen, and w is 2.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,R⁵ is hydrogen, R⁶ is hydrogen, and R⁴ is methyl.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is 3-chloro-4-fluourophenyl, R² is hydrogen,R⁵ is hydrogen, R⁶ is hydrogen, R⁴ is methyl, and w is 2.

It will be appreciated that all chemically allowable combinations of theembodiments described above, and elsewhere in this disclosure, areenvisioned as further embodiments of the invention.

II. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND KITS

In another aspect, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositionscomprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Inparticular, the present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositionscomprising compounds as disclosed herein formulated together with one ormore pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. These formulations includethose suitable for oral, rectal, topical, buccal, parenteral (e.g.,subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or intravenous), rectal,vaginal, or aerosol administration, although the most suitable form ofadministration in any given case will depend on the degree and severityof the condition being treated and on the nature of the particularcompound being used. For example, disclosed compositions may beformulated as a unit dose, and/or may be formulated for oral orsubcutaneous administration.

In another aspect, the disclosure provides a pharmaceutical compositioncomprises a compound of Table 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt and/or stereoisomer thereof.

Exemplary pharmaceutical compositions of this disclosure may be used inthe form of a pharmaceutical preparation, for example, in solid,semisolid or liquid form, which contains one or more of the compound ofthe disclosure, as an active ingredient, in admixture with an organic orinorganic carrier or excipient suitable for external, enteral orparenteral applications. The active ingredient may be compounded, forexample, with the usual non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable carriersfor tablets, pellets, capsules, suppositories, solutions, emulsions,suspensions, and any other form suitable for use. The active objectcompound is included in the pharmaceutical composition in an amountsufficient to produce the desired effect upon the process or conditionof the disease.

For preparing solid compositions such as tablets, the principal activeingredient may be mixed with a pharmaceutical carrier, e.g.,conventional tableting ingredients such as corn starch, lactose,sucrose, sorbitol, talc, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, dicalciumphosphate or gums, and other pharmaceutical diluents, e.g., water, toform a solid preformulation composition containing a homogeneous mixtureof a compound of the disclosure, or a non-toxic pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof. When referring to these preformulationcompositions as homogeneous, it is meant that the active ingredient isdispersed evenly throughout the composition so that the composition maybe readily subdivided into equally effective unit dosage forms such astablets, pills and capsules.

In solid dosage forms for oral administration (capsules, tablets, pills,dragees, powders, granules and the like), the subject composition ismixed with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, such assodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate, and/or any of the following: (1)fillers or extenders, such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose,mannitol, and/or silicic acid; (2) binders, such as, for example,carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinyl pyrrolidone,sucrose and/or acacia; (3) humectants, such as glycerol; (4)disintegrating agents, such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potato ortapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate;(5) solution retarding agents, such as paraffin; (6) absorptionaccelerators, such as quaternary ammonium compounds; (7) wetting agents,such as, for example, acetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate; (8)absorbents, such as kaolin and bentonite clay; (9) lubricants, such atalc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols,sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and (10) coloring agents.In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the compositions may alsocomprise buffering agents. Solid compositions of a similar type may alsobe employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules usingsuch excipients as lactose or milk sugars, as well as high molecularweight polyethylene glycols and the like.

A tablet may be made by compression or molding, optionally with one ormore accessory ingredients. Compressed tablets may be prepared usingbinder (for example, gelatin or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose),lubricant, inert diluent, preservative, disintegrant (for example,sodium starch glycolate or cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose),surface-active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets may be made bymolding in a suitable machine a mixture of the subject compositionmoistened with an inert liquid diluent. Tablets, and other solid dosageforms, such as dragees, capsules, pills and granules, may optionally bescored or prepared with coatings and shells, such as enteric coatingsand other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical-formulating art.

Compositions for inhalation or insufflation include solutions andsuspensions in pharmaceutically acceptable, aqueous or organic solvents,or mixtures thereof, and powders. Liquid dosage forms for oraladministration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions,microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In additionto the subject composition, the liquid dosage forms may contain inertdiluents commonly used in the art, such as, for example, water or othersolvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers, such as ethyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol,benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, oils (inparticular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor and sesameoils), glycerol, tetrahydrofuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fattyacid esters of sorbitan, cyclodextrins and mixtures thereof.

Suspensions, in addition to the subject composition, may containsuspending agents as, for example, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols,polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystallinecellulose, aluminum metahydroxide, bentonite, agar-agar and tragacanth,and mixtures thereof.

Formulations for rectal or vaginal administration may be presented as asuppository, which may be prepared by mixing a subject composition withone or more suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers comprising,for example, cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol, a suppository wax or asalicylate, and which is solid at room temperature, but liquid at bodytemperature and, therefore, will melt in the body cavity and release theactive agent.

Dosage forms for transdermal administration of a subject compositioninclude powders, sprays, ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels,solutions, patches and inhalants. The active component may be mixedunder sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, andwith any preservatives, buffers, or propellants which may be required.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition to asubject composition, excipients, such as animal and vegetable fats,oils, waxes, paraffins, starch, tragacanth, cellulose derivatives,polyethylene glycols, silicones, bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zincoxide, or mixtures thereof.

Powders and sprays may contain, in addition to a subject composition,excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminum hydroxide,calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of these substances.Sprays may additionally contain customary propellants, such aschlorofluorohydrocarbons and volatile unsubstituted hydrocarbons, suchas butane and propane.

Compositions and compounds of the present disclosure may alternativelybe administered by aerosol. This is accomplished by preparing an aqueousaerosol, liposomal preparation or solid particles containing thecompound. A non-aqueous (e.g., fluorocarbon propellant) suspension couldbe used. Sonic nebulizers may be used because they minimize exposing theagent to shear, which may result in degradation of the compoundscontained in the subject compositions. Ordinarily, an aqueous aerosol ismade by formulating an aqueous solution or suspension of a subjectcomposition together with conventional pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers and stabilizers. The carriers and stabilizers vary with therequirements of the particular subject composition, but typicallyinclude non-ionic surfactants (Tweens, Pluronics, or polyethyleneglycol), innocuous proteins like serum albumin, sorbitan esters, oleicacid, lecithin, amino acids such as glycine, buffers, salts, sugars orsugar alcohols. Aerosols generally are prepared from isotonic solutions.

Pharmaceutical compositions of this disclosure suitable for parenteraladministration comprise a subject composition in combination with one ormore pharmaceutically-acceptable sterile isotonic aqueous or non-aqueoussolutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions, or sterile powderswhich may be reconstituted into sterile injectable solutions ordispersions just prior to use, which may contain antioxidants, buffers,bacteriostats, solutes which render the formulation isotonic with theblood of the intended recipient or suspending or thickening agents.

Examples of suitable aqueous and non-aqueous carriers which may beemployed in the pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure includewater, ethanol, polyols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol,polyethylene glycol, and the like), and suitable mixtures thereof,vegetable oils, such as olive oil, and injectable organic esters, suchas ethyl oleate and cyclodextrins. Proper fluidity may be maintained,for example, by the use of coating materials, such as lecithin, by themaintenance of the required particle size in the case of dispersions,and by the use of surfactants

In another aspect, the disclosure provides enteral pharmaceuticalformulations including a disclosed compound and an enteric material; anda pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient thereof. Entericmaterials refer to polymers that are substantially insoluble in theacidic environment of the stomach, and that are predominantly soluble inintestinal fluids at specific pHs. The small intestine is the part ofthe gastrointestinal tract (gut) between the stomach and the largeintestine, and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The pH of theduodenum is about 5.5, the pH of the jejunum is about 6.5 and the pH ofthe distal ileum is about 7.5. Accordingly, enteric materials are notsoluble, for example, until a pH of about 5.0, of about 5.2, of about5.4, of about 5.6, of about 5.8, of about 6.0, of about 6.2, of about6.4, of about 6.6, of about 6.8, of about 7.0, of about 7.2, of about7.4, of about 7.6, of about 7.8, of about 8.0, of about 8.2, of about8.4, of about 8.6, of about 8.8, of about 9.0, of about 9.2, of about9.4, of about 9.6, of about 9.8, or of about 10.0. Exemplary entericmaterials include cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP), polyvinyl acetate phthalate (PVAP),hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS), celluloseacetate trimellitate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose succinate, celluloseacetate succinate, cellulose acetate hexahydrophthalate, cellulosepropionate phthalate, cellulose acetate maleate, cellulose acetatebutyrate, cellulose acetate propionate, copolymer of methylmethacrylicacid and methyl methacrylate, copolymer of methyl acrylate,methylmethacrylate and methacrylic acid, copolymer of methylvinyl etherand maleic anhydride (Gantrez ES series), ethylmethyacrylate-methylmethacrylate-chlorotrimethylammonium ethyl acrylatecopolymer, natural resins such as zein, shellac and copal collophorium,and several commercially available enteric dispersion systems (e.g.,Eudragit L30D55, Eudragit FS30D, Eudragit L100, Eudragit 5100, KollicoatEMM30D, Estacryl 30D, Coateric, and Aquateric). The solubility of eachof the above materials is either known or is readily determinable invitro. The foregoing is a list of possible materials, but one of skillin the art with the benefit of the disclosure would recognize that it isnot comprehensive and that there are other enteric materials that wouldmeet the objectives of the present disclosure.

Advantageously, the disclosure also provides kits for use by a e.g. aconsumer in need of HBV infection treatment. Such kits include asuitable dosage form such as those described above and instructionsdescribing the method of using such dosage form to mediate, reduce orprevent HBV infection. The instructions would direct the consumer ormedical personnel to administer the dosage form according toadministration modes known to those skilled in the art. Such kits couldadvantageously be packaged and sold in single or multiple kit units. Anexample of such a kit is a so-called blister pack. Blister packs arewell known in the packaging industry and are being widely used for thepackaging of pharmaceutical unit dosage forms (tablets, capsules, andthe like). Blister packs generally consist of a sheet of relativelystiff material covered with a foil of a preferably transparent plasticmaterial. During the packaging process recesses are formed in theplastic foil. The recesses have the size and shape of the tablets orcapsules to be packed. Next, the tablets or capsules are placed in therecesses and the sheet of relatively stiff material is sealed againstthe plastic foil at the face of the foil which is opposite from thedirection in which the recesses were formed. As a result, the tablets orcapsules are sealed in the recesses between the plastic foil and thesheet. Preferably the strength of the sheet is such that the tablets orcapsules can be removed from the blister pack by manually applyingpressure on the recesses whereby an opening is formed in the sheet atthe place of the recess. The tablet or capsule can then be removed viasaid opening.

It may be desirable to provide a memory aid on the kit, e.g., in theform of numbers next to the tablets or capsules whereby the numberscorrespond with the days of the regimen which the tablets or capsules sospecified should be ingested. Another example of such a memory aid is acalendar printed on the card, e.g., as follows “First Week, Monday,Tuesday, . . . etc. . . . Second Week, Monday, Tuesday, . . . ” etc.Other variations of memory aids will be readily apparent. A “daily dose”can be a single tablet or capsule or several pills or capsules to betaken on a given day. Also, a daily dose of a first compound can consistof one tablet or capsule while a daily dose of the second compound canconsist of several tablets or capsules and vice versa. The memory aidshould reflect this.

III. METHODS

In a further aspect, a method for treating a hepatitis B infection in apatient in need thereof is provided, comprising administering to asubject or patient an effective amount of a disclosed compound, and/oradministering a first disclosed compound and optionally, an additional,different disclosed compound(s). In another embodiment, a method fortreating a hepatitis B infection in a patient in need thereof isprovided, comprising administering to a subject or patient atherapeutically effective amount of a disclosed pharmaceuticalcomposition or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a disclosedcompound, or two or more disclosed compounds, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.

For use in accordance with this aspect, the appropriate dosage isexpected to vary depending on, for example, the particular compoundemployed, the mode of administration, and the nature and severity of theinfection to be treated as well as the specific infection to be treatedand is within the purview of the treating physician. Usually, anindicated administration dose may be in the range between about 0.1 toabout 1000 μg/kg body weight. In some cases, the administration dose ofthe compound may be less than 400 μg/kg body weight. In other cases, theadministration dose may be less than 200 μg/kg body weight. In yet othercases, the administration dose may be in the range between about 0.1 toabout 100 μg/kg body weight. The dose may be conveniently administeredonce daily, or in divided doses up to, for example, four times a day orin sustained release form.

A compound of the present disclosure may be administered by anyconventional route, in particular: enterally, topically, orally,nasally, e.g. in the form of tablets or capsules, via suppositories, orparenterally, e.g. in the form of injectable solutions or suspensions,for intravenous, intra-muscular, sub-cutaneous, or intra-peritonealinjection. Suitable formulations and pharmaceutical compositions willinclude those formulated in a conventional manner using one or morephysiologically acceptable carriers or excipients, and any of thoseknown and commercially available and currently employed in the clinicalsetting. Thus, the compounds may be formulated for oral, buccal,topical, parenteral, rectal or transdermal administration or in a formsuitable for administration by inhalation or insufflation (either orallyor nasally).

For oral administration, pharmaceutical compositions may take the formof, for example, tablets or capsules prepared by conventional means withpharmaceutically acceptable excipients such as binding agents (e.g.pregelatinised maize starch, polyvinylpyrrolidone or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose); fillers (e.g. lactose, microcrystalline cellulose orcalcium hydrogen phosphate); lubricants (e.g. magnesium stearate, talcor silica); disintegrants (e.g. potato starch or sodium starchglycollate); or wetting agents (e.g. sodium lauryl sulphate). Tabletsmay be coated by methods well known in the art. Liquid preparations fororal administration may take the form of, for example, solutions, syrupsor suspensions, or they may be presented as a dry product forconstitution with water or other suitable vehicle before use. Suchliquid preparations may be prepared by conventional means withpharmaceutically acceptable additives such as suspending agents (e.g.sorbitol syrup, cellulose derivatives or hydrogenated edible fats);emulsifying agents (e.g. lecithin or acacia); non-aqueous vehicles (e.g.almond oil, oily esters, ethyl alcohol or fractionated vegetable oils);and preservatives (e.g. methyl or propyl-p-hydroxybenzoates or sorbicacid). Preparations may also contain buffer salts, flavoring, coloringand sweetening agents as appropriate.

Preparations for oral administration may also be suitably formulated togive controlled-release or sustained release of the active compound(s)over an extended period. For buccal administration the compositions maytake the form of tablets or lozenges formulated in a conventional mannerknown to the skilled artisan.

A disclosed compound may also be formulated for parenteraladministration by injection e.g. by bolus injection or continuousinfusion. Formulations for injection may be presented in unit dosageform e.g. in ampoules or in multi-dose containers, with an addedpreservative. The compositions may take such forms as suspensions,solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may containadditives such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents.Alternatively, the compound may be in powder form for constitution witha suitable vehicle, e.g. sterile pyrogen-free water, before use.Compounds may also be formulated for rectal administration assuppositories or retention enemas, e.g. containing conventionalsuppository bases such as cocoa butter or other glycerides.

Also contemplated herein are methods and compositions that include asecond active agent, or administering a second active agent. Forexample, in addition to being infected with HBV, a subject or patientcan further have HBV infection-related co-morbidities, i.e., diseasesand other adverse health conditions associated with, exacerbated by, orprecipitated by being infected with HBV. Contemplated herein aredisclosed compounds in combination with at least one other agent thathas previously been shown to treat these HBV-infection-relatedconditions.

In some cases, a disclosed compound may be administered as part of acombination therapy in conjunction with one or more antivirals. Exampleantivirals include nucleoside analogs, interferon α, and other assemblyeffectors, for instance heteroaryldihydropyrimidines (HAPs) such asmethyl4-(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate(HAP-1). For example, provided herein is a method of treating a patientsuffering from hepatitis B infection comprising administering to thepatient a first amount of a disclosed compound and a second amount of anantiviral, or other anti HBV agent, for example a second amount of asecond compound selected from the group consisting of: a HBV capsidassembly promoter (for example, GLS4, BAY 41-4109, AT-130, DVR-23 (e.g.,as depicted below),

NVR 3-778, NVR1221 (by code); and N890 (as depicted below):

other CpAMs such as those disclosed in the following patent applicationshereby incorporated by reference: WO2014037480, WO2014184328,WO2013006394, WO2014089296, WO2014106019, WO2013102655, WO2014184350,WO2014184365, WO2014161888, WO2014131847, WO2014033176, WO2014033167,and WO2014033170; Nucleoside analogs interfering with viral polymerase,such as entecavir (Baraclude), Lamivudine, (Epivir-HBV), Telbivudine(Tyzeka, Sebivo), Adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera), Tenofovir (Viread),Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF), prodrugs of tenofavir (e.g.AGX-1009), L-FMAU (Clevudine), LB80380 (Besifovir) and:

viral entry inhibitors such as Myrcludex B and related lipopeptidederivatives; HBsAg secretion inhibitors such as REP 9AC′ and relatednucleic acid-based amphipathic polymers, HBF-0529 (PBHBV-001),PBHBV-2-15 as depicted below:

and BM601 as depicted below:

disruptors of nucleocapsid formation or integrity such as NZ-4/W28F:

cccDNA formation inhibitors such as BSBI-25, CCC-0346, CCC-0975 (asdepicted below):

HBc directed transbodies such as those described in Wang Y, et al,Transbody against hepatitis B virus core protein inhibits hepatitis Bvirus replication in vitro, Int. Immunopharmacol (2014), located at//dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2015.01.028; antiviral core protein mutant(such as Cp183-V124W and related mutations as described inWO/2013/010069, WO2014/074906, each incorporated by reference);inhibitors of HBx-interactions such as RNAi, antisense and nucleic acidbased polymers targeting HBV RNA; e.g., RNAi (for example ALN-HBV,ARC-520, TKM-HBV, ddRNAi), antisense (ISIS-HBV), or nucleic acid basedpolymer: (REP 2139-Ca); immunostimulants such as Interferon alpha 2a(Roferon), Intron A (interferon alpha 2b), Pegasys (peginterferon alpha2a), Pegylated IFN 2b, IFN lambda la and PEG IFN lambda la, Wellferon,Roferon, Infergen, lymphotoxin beta agonists such as CBE11 and BS1);Non-Interferon Immune enhancers such as Thymosin alpha-1 (Zadaxin) andInterleukin-7 (CYT107); TLR-7/9 agonists such as GS-9620, CYT003,Resiquimod; Cyclophilin Inhibitors such as NVP018; OCB-030; SCY-635;Alisporivir; NIM811 and related cyclosporine analogs; vaccines such asGS-4774, TG1050, Core antigen vaccine; SMAC mimetics such as birinapantand other IAP-antagonists; Epigenetic modulators such as KMT inhibitors(EZH1/2, G9a, SETD7, Suv39 inhibitors), PRMT inhibitors, HDACinhibitors, SIRT agonists, HAT inhibitors, WD antagonists (e.g.OICR-9429), PARP inhibitors, APE inhibitors, DNMT inhibitors, LSD1inhibitors, JMJD HDM inhibitors, and Bromodomain antagonists; kinaseinhibitors such as TKB1 antagonists, PLK1 inhibitors, SRPK inhibitors,CDK2 inhibitors, ATM & ATR kinase inhibitors; STING Agonists; Ribavirin;N-acetyl cysteine; NOV-205 (BAM205); Nitazoxanide (Alinia), Tizoxanide;SB 9200 Small Molecule Nucleic Acid Hybrid (SMNH); DV-601; Arbidol; FXRagonists (such as GW 4064 and Fexaramin); antibodies, therapeuticproteins, gene therapy, and biologics directed against viral componentsor interacting host proteins.

In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of treating ahepatitis B infection in a patient in need thereof, comprisingadministering a first compound selected from any one of the disclosedcompounds, and one or more other HBV agents each selected from the groupconsisting of HBV capsid assembly promoters, HBF viral polymeraseinterfering nucleosides, viral entry inhibitors, HBsAg secretioninhibitors, disruptors of nucleocapsid formation, cccDNA formationinhibitors, antiviral core protein mutant, HBc directed transbodies,RNAi targeting HBV RNA, immunostimulants, TLR-7/9 agonists, cyclophilininhibitors, HBV vaccines, SMAC mimetics, epigenetic modulators, kinaseinhibitors, and STING agonists. In some embodiments, the disclosureprovides a method of treating a hepatitis B infection in a patient inneed thereof, comprising administering an amount of a disclosedcompound, and administering another HBV capsid assembly promoter.

In some embodiments, the first and second amounts together comprise apharmaceutically effective amount. The first amount, the second amount,or both may be the same, more, or less than effective amounts of eachcompound administered as monotherapies. Therapeutically effectiveamounts of a disclosed compound and antiviral may be co-administered tothe subject, i.e., administered to the subject simultaneously orseparately, in any given order and by the same or different routes ofadministration. In some instances, it may be advantageous to initiateadministration of a disclosed compound first, for example one or moredays or weeks prior to initiation of administration of the antiviral.Moreover, additional drugs may be given in conjunction with the abovecombination therapy.

In another embodiment, a disclosed compound may be conjugated (e.g.,covalently bound directly or through molecular linker to a free carbon,nitrogen (e.g. an amino group), or oxygen (e.g. an active ester) of adisclosed compound), with a detection moiety, for e.g., a fluorophoremoiety (such a moiety may for example re-emit a certain light frequencyupon binding to a virus and/or upon photon excitation). Contemplatedfluorophores include AlexaFluor® 488 (Invitrogen) and BODIPY FL(Invitrogen), as well as fluorescein, rhodamine, cyanine,indocarbocyanine, anthraquinones, fluorescent proteins, aminocoumarin,methoxycoumarin, hydroxycoumarin, Cy2, Cy3, and the like. Such disclosedcompounds conjugated to a detection moiety may be used in e.g. a methodfor detecting HBV or biological pathways of HBV infection, e.g., invitro or in vivo; and/or methods of assessing new compounds forbiological activity.

IV. EXAMPLES

The compounds described herein can be prepared in a number of ways basedon the teachings contained herein and synthetic procedures known in theart. In the description of the synthetic methods described below, it isto be understood that all proposed reaction conditions, including choiceof solvent, reaction atmosphere, reaction temperature, duration of theexperiment and workup procedures, can be chosen to be the conditionsstandard for that reaction, unless otherwise indicated. It is understoodby one skilled in the art of organic synthesis that the functionalitypresent on various portions of the molecule should be compatible withthe reagents and reactions proposed. Substituents not compatible withthe reaction conditions will be apparent to one skilled in the art, andalternate methods are therefore indicated. The starting materials forthe examples are either commercially available or are readily preparedby standard methods from known materials.

At least some of the compounds identified as “intermediates” herein arecontemplated as compounds of the disclosure.

Abbreviations:

-   -   DCM Dichloromethane    -   EtOAC Ethyl acetate    -   MeOH Methanol    -   DMSO Dimethyl sulfoxide    -   NMO N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide    -   LiHMDS Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide    -   p-TSA p-Toluenesulfonic acid    -   DMF N,N-Dimethylformamide    -   THF Tetrahydrofuran    -   TLC Thin-layer chromatography    -   LCMS Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry    -   HPLC High performance liquid chromatography

Synthetic Methods

The compounds described herein can be prepared by various methods basedon the teachings contained herein and synthetic procedures known in theart. The variables shown in the synthetic schemes are distinct from andshould not be confused with the variables in the claims or the rest ofthe specification. In the description of the synthetic methods describedbelow, it is to be understood that all proposed reaction conditions,including choice of solvent, reaction atmosphere, reaction temperature,duration of the experiment and workup procedures, can be chosen to bethe conditions standard for that reaction, unless otherwise indicated.It is understood by one skilled in the art of organic synthesis that thefunctionality present on various portions of the molecule should becompatible with the reagents and reactions proposed. Substituents notcompatible with the reaction conditions will be apparent to one skilledin the art, and alternate methods are therefore indicated. The startingmaterials for the examples are either commercially available or arereadily prepared by standard methods from known materials

Methods useful for the prepation of compounds of this invention areillustrated in the following schemes. In Scheme I, an appropriatelysubstituted methyl ketone (I-1) can be reacted with a bis-ester ofoxalic acid (I-2) in the presence of a suitable base such as, EtONa,t-BuOK, LiHMDS or LDA to form diketoester I-3. Synthesis of thecorresponding 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine, 1,1-dioxide derivative I-4 can beaccomplished by condensing intermediate I-2 with sulfuric diamide(H₄N₂O₂S) under acidic (eg. HCl) conditions similar to those describedin Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, (2007), 7, 7480. Thisintermediate can be reacted with an appropriate alcohol (R⁴OH) underMitsunobu reaction conditions (Mitsunobu, O. et al. Bulletin of theChemical Society of Japan, (1967). 40, 935) or an alkyl halide (R⁴Xwhere X═I, Br or Cl) in the presence of a base (eg. NaOH, KOH, K₂CO₃,NaH, LiHMDS, NaHMDS) to selectively form intermediate I-5. IntermediateI-5 can be taken on to the final product (I-9) by a number of differentpathways. In one of these pathways, intermediate I-5 is treated underhydrolytic conditions (eg. NaOH or Et₃N/H₂O) to form carboxylic acidI-6. This intermediate can be treated with a reducing agent such asNaBH₄ to form I-8. Alternatively, I-8 can be formed by the hydrogenationof I-6 using a Ni, Pd, Pt, Ru, Rh or Ir based-catalyst and H₂ or ahydrogen-donating reagent (eg. N₂H₄, H₂N₂, dihydronaphthalene,dihydroanthracene, isopropanol, formic acid, H₂O, etc.). Following this,I-8 is coupled with an appropriate amine (R¹R²NH) using an amide bondforming reagent (eg. DCC, PyBOP, PyBrop, TDBTU, HATU) and base (Et₃N,iPr₂NEt) to yield the final product. In a alternative pathway, ester I-5can be directly converted to amide I-7 using an appropriate amine(R¹R²NH) and a reagent such as Me₃Al, which mediates ester-amideexchange. Intermediate I-7 can be reduced to form the final product,I-9, using methods similar to those described for the conversion of I-6to I-8.

It will be understood by one skilled in the art that the3,5-disubstituted 1,2,6-thiadiazinane 1,1, dioxide I-9 can exist as twodifferent configurational isomers referred to as cis or trans dependingon whether substituents at the 3- and 5-positions lie on the same- oropposite-face of the ring, respectively. In the current invention the3,5-cis stereoisomer can be selectively produced by the reduction orhydrogenation reactions of I-6 to form I-8 or by the reduction of I-7 toform I-9.

It will be appreciated by one skilled I the art that, cis-isomer of I-9can exist as a mixture of enantiomers, 3R, 5S and 3S, 5R. The individualenantiomers can be produced from racemic I-8 or isolated from racemicI-9 according to methods illustrated in Scheme II. In one method,intermediate 1-8 can be resolved using chiral chromatography orselective salt-formation and crystallization using an enantiomericallypure chiral amine. The purified enantiomers, II-1a and II-1b can then beindividually converted to the corresponding amides II-2a and II-2b.Alternatively, racemic I-8 can be converted to racemic I-9 which canthen be separated into its individual enantiomers II-2a and II-2b usingchiral chromatography. The isolated enantiomers are referred to asIsomer I and Isomer II based on their order of elution from the chiralcolumn regardless of the absolute stereochemistry. The first elutingisomer is designated as Isomer I and the second is referred to as IsomerII.

Scheme III illustrates the direct synthesis of enantiomers II-2a orII-2b from prochiral intermediate I-7. For example, this can beaccomplished by asymmetric transfer hydrogenation, as described inAccounts of Chemical Research (1997) 30, 97 or Angewandte ChemieInternational Edition (1998) 12, 41.

Certain compounds of the invention can be synthesized using the methodshown in Scheme IV. In this scheme, IV-1 can be converted to IV-8 usingthe procedures described for the synthesis of I-7 in Scheme I.Intermediate IV-8 contains a bromine atom which can be displaced byreaction with an appropriate Y—X (X═H, halide Zn, Mg, B(OH)₂, B(OZ)₂,SnZ₃, or SiZ₃ (Z═ alkyl or aryl)) under palladium, nickel, copper,platinum, iron or cobalt catalysis to form racemic IV-9 (Kambe N. et al.Chemical Society Reviews (2011) 40, 4937. Phapale, V. B. and Cardena, D.J. Chemical Society Reviews (2009), 38, 1598.). Compound IV-9 can beseparated into its individual enantiomers, IV-10a and IV-10b asdescribed in Scheme II.

Scheme V illustrates the synthesis of 19-Isomer I and 19-Isomer II.Compound V-1 can be saponified under basic conditions to yieldcarboxylic acid V-2. 19-Isomer I and 19-Isomer II can then be isolatedby chiral chromatography.

Scheme VI illustrates another method for the synthesis of certaincompound of this invention. In the first step, intermediate IV-8 can beconverted to the corresponding boronic acid ester, VI-1, via a palladiumcatalyzed coupling reaction with pinacol diborane. Intermediate VI-1 canthen be used as a coupling partner with an appropriate substitutedreactant, Y-X (X=halide, OTf) using reaction conditions similar to thosedescribed for Scheme IV to yield VI-2.

In Scheme VII, treatment of intermediate IV-8 with an amine(R^(a)R^(b)NH) in the presence of a Palladium, Nickel or Copper basedcatalyst can yield compound VII-1 (Ruiz-Castillo, P. and Buchwald, S. L.Chemical Reviews (2016), 116, 12564).

Scheme VIII illustrates the preparation of advanced intermediate VIII-7.Intermediate VIII-6 can be synthesized using the methods described inScheme I. Intermediate VIII-6 can then be treated with a suitableoxidizing reagent such as KMnO₄ to form carboxylic acid VIII-7.

Certain compounds of this invention can be synthesized according to themethods provided in Scheme IX. In Scheme IX, advanced intermediate IX-6can be synthesized using the methods described in Scheme I. The Bromineatom of IX-6 can then be displaced with an appropriate Y—X X (X═H,halide —Zn, —Mg, —B(OH)₂, —B(OZ)₂, —SnZ₃, or —SiZ₃ (Z═ alkyl or aryl))under palladium, nickel, copper, platinum, iron or cobalt catalysis toprovide IX-7. Formation of intermediate IX-8 can be achieved by couplingIX-7 with R¹R²NH under standard amide bond forming conditions. The furanring of this intermediate can be reduced using Me₃SiH/TFA orhydrogenated using Hz, Pd/C to yield IX-9.

As illustrated in Schemes X through XIV, intermediate VIII-7 can be useddirectly or indirectly via initial modification, to synthesize a widerange of 5-membered ring heteroaryls. In Scheme X, intermediate VIII-7can be esterified under standard conditions to provide methyl ester X-1.Following this, the corresponding hydrazide X-2 can be synthesized bytreating X-1 with hydrazine at elevated temperature. Reaction with X-3forms the triazole analogue X-4. It will be understood by one skilled inthe art that the carboxylic acid group of VIII-7 can be directly orindirectly converted to a triazole ring using various protocols.Examples include those described in, Castendo, G. M. J. Org. Chem.,(2011) 76, 1177; Bechara, W. S. Org. Lett. (2015), 17, 1184 and Nakka,M. Synthesis (2015), 47, 517;

Scheme XI illustrates the reaction of X-2 with an appropriatesubstituted isocyanate (YNCO) to form intermediate XI-1. Thisintermediate can be converted to the corresponding product XI-2 usingconditions similar to those described in Gauther, D. R. Organic Letters(2015), 17, 1353.

1,3,4-Oxidiazoles such as XII-2 can also be obtained from intermediateX-2. In one method X-2 is treated with a suitable activated carboxylicacid (YCOCl, or ((YCO)₂O) to form XII-1. The 1,3,4-oxadiazole ring canthen be formed by treating XII-1 with Burgess reagent (methylN-(triethylammoniumsulfonyl)carbamate). In an alternative method,reaction of intermediate X-2 with a carboxylic acid (YCOOH) in thepresence of POCl₃, at elevated temperature yields XII-2.1,3,4-Oxadiazoles are also readily available using the methods describedin Kumar, D. Synlett (2014), 25, 1137 and Yu, W. J. Org. Chem. (2013),78, 10337.

The synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles is shown in Scheme XIII. According tothis method, intermediate VIII-7 is converted to the correspondingethyl-ester XIII-1 which is used to form the amide XIII-2. The amide isthen converted to XIII-3 using trifluoroacetic anhydride andtriethylamine. Addition of hydroxyl amine provides XIII-4 which can beconverted to XIII-5 via treatment with an appropriate acid chloride(YCOCl) in the presence of pyridine at elevated temperature. Alternativeroutes can be used to synthesize the oxadiazole group of XIII-5including; Augustine, J. K. The Journal of Organic Chemistry (2009), 74,5640.

Scheme XIV illustrates the conversion of carboxylic acid VIII-7 into thecorresponding imidazole derivative, XIV-2. In the first step, VIII-7 iscoupled to an appropriately substituted aminoketone to form intermediateXIV-I. The imidazole ring of XIV-2 can be formed by heating XIV-1 in thepresence of a suitable amine (ZNH₂) and acetic acid at elevatedtemperature.

In Scheme XV the synthesis of intermediate XV-4 can be accomplished bycoupling aminoketone XV-3 with VIII-7. Intermediate XV-4 can then betreated with Lawesson's reagent (phosphorous pentasulfide) to yieldthiazole XV-5.

Certain compounds of this invention can be synthesized according to themethod illustrated in Scheme XVI. Starting from ketone XVI-1,intermediate XVI-10 can be synthesized according to the methodsdescribed in Scheme I. The Boc protecting group of XVI-10 can be removedby acid treatment (trifluoroacetic acid, HCl, etc. . . . ) to provideXVI-11. The final product XVI-12 can then be prepared by treating XVI-11with a suitable alkylating agent R—X (X═ halide, OTs, OMs, or OTf) andbase.

Methods for Chiral Separation

Isolation of the individual enantiomers of compounds can be accomplishedusing one or more of the following chromatography methods, SeparationMethod A, Separation Method B and Separation Method C described below.In the following examples, the compound eluting first is referred to asIsomer I, while the second eluting compound is referred to as Isomer II.

Separation Method A

Column: YMC chiral Amylose-SA, 250 mm×20 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1) Isocratic: 30-90% B

Flow rate: 18 mL/Min

Separation Method B

Column: DIACEL CHIRALPACK-IA, 250 mm×20 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1)

Gradient: Hold 50% B till 4 min then 100% B at 5 min & hold up to 15 minFlow rate: 18 mL/Min

Separation Method C

Column: CHIRALPACK-IA, 250 mm×30 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1) Isocratic: 30-90% B

Flow rate: 30 mL/Min

Chiral Purity Determination

Analysis of the level of chiral purity of the compounds can be evaluatedusing one or more the chromatography methods Chiral Purity Method A,Chiral Purity Method B and Chiral Purity Method C described below.

Chiral Purity Method A

Column: YMC chiral Amylose-SA, 250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1) Isocratic: 30-90% B

Flow rate: 1 mL/Min

Chiral Purity Method B

Column: YMC chiral art cellulose-SC, 250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1) Isocratic: 30-90% B

Flow rate: 1 mL/Min

Chiral Purity Method C

Column: CHIRALPACK-IA, 250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 micron

Mobile Phase:

A: n-Hexane+0.1% DEA

B: DCM: MeOH (1:1) Isocratic: 30-90% B

Flow rate: 30 mL/Min

General Synthetic Methods Method A

To a stirred solution of 1 equivalent of methyl ketone (I-1), in dry THF(10 volumes per gram of methyl ketone) at −78° C. under an Argonatmosphere, was added lithium hexamethyldisilazide (1M in THF, 1.3 eq.).The mixture was stirred for 1 h, following which dimethyl oxalate (1.5eq.) dissolved in dry THF (5 volumes per gram of dimethyl oxalate) wasadded dropwise and the resulting reaction mixture stirred at roomtemperature overnight. After completion, the mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was diluted with water and theresulting was collected by filtration. The solid was washed with ethylacetate followed by diethyl ether and dried under reduced pressure. Theresulting diketoester (I-3) was used in the next step without furtherpurification.

Method B

In a sealable tube, a stirred solution consisting of 1 equivalent of the2, 4-diketoester, I-3 and 1 equivalent of sulfuric diamide in MeOH (10volumes per gram of 2,4-diketoester) was purged with HCl gas for 2 h at0° C. The tube was sealed, and the reaction stirred at 80° C. 24 h.After completion, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. and theresulting precipitated solid was filtered, washed with water, coldmethanol then dried in vacuo to afford 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide,1-4.

Method C

In a round bottom flask fitted with reflux condenser, 2, 4-diketoester,1-3, (1 eq.) and sulfuric diamide (1 eq.) was taken up in 4 N methanolicHCl (10 volumes per gram of I-3). The resulting reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 16 h after which was cooled to 0° C., to form aprecipitate. The precipitated solid was filtered, washed with waterfollowed by diethyl ether and dried in vacuo to afford2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-4.

Method D

To a stirred solution of 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-4 (1 eq.)in dry DMF (8 volumes per gram of 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-4)at 0° C. under an atmosphere of Ar, NaH (60% w/w in mineral oil, 1.5eq.) was added and the resulting mixture stirred at 0° C. 45 min. MeI(1.1 eq.) was added slowly and the resulting reaction mixture stirred atroom temperature for 12 h. After completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with ice cold water; to afford a solid which was collected byfiltration. The solid was washed with diethyl ether and dried in vacuoto yield 2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-5, after silicagel column chromatography.

Method E

To a stirred solution of 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-4 (1 eq.)in dry THF (4 volumes per gram of 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-4)at 0° C. under an Ar atmosphere was added triphenyl phosphine (2 eq.)and methanol (10 eq.). The solution was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min. Tothis solution was added diethyl azodicarboxylate or diisopropylazodicarboxylate (2 eq.) and the resulting reaction mixture was stirredat RT for 16 h. After completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedunder vacuum and the resulting residue taken up in diethyl ether. Thesuspension was stirred for 30 min. and the solid isolated by filtration.The solid was stirred in methanol for 30 min., filtered and dried invacuo to afford 2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-5. Thisintermediate could be further purified by column chromatography.

Method F

To a stirred solution of HN¹R² (3 eq.) in dichloromethane or toluene at0° C. under Ar atmosphere, was added AlMe₃ (2M in toluene, 3 eq.) andthe reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. The reaction wasallowed to warm to RT and stirring continued for 1 h. To this solution,was added 2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-5 (1 eq.), at 0°C. under Ar atmosphere. The resulting mixture was heated to refluxed andstirred overnight. After completion, the reaction mixture was cooled to0° C. then slowly quenched by the addition of 1N HCl. The mixture wasextracted with dichloromethane and the combined organic layers werecollected, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentrated invacuo. The crude compound was purified by silica gel columnchromatography followed by trituration with diethyl ether to affordintermediate I-7.

Method G

To a solution of 2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, I-5 (1 eq.)in 1:1 CH₃CN: H₂O (10 volumes per gram of 2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine1,1-dioxide, 1-5) at 0° C. was added triethylamine (5 eq.) and theresulting reaction mixture was stirred until a clear solution wasobserved (4-6 h). After completion, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the resulting residue treated with 6N HCl followedby extraction with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were driedover anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford carboxylic acid I-6 which was used in the next stepafter trituration with diethyl ether. To a stirred solution ofcarboxylic acid, I-6 (1 eq.) in CH₂Cl₂ or DMF (10 volumes per gram ofI-6) at 0° C. was added diisopropylethylamine (2 eq.). After stirringfor 15 min,1-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium-3-oxidehexafluorophosphate (2 eq.), was added and stirring continued for 15 minafter which HNR¹R² (1.2 eq.) was added. The reaction mixture was thenstirred at room temperature overnight. After completion, the reactionmixture was diluted with ice cold water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Thecombined organic layers were dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crude product. Thecrude compound was taken up in methanol (10 volumes per gram of crudeproduct), stirred for 15 min., filtered and dried under reduced pressureto yield compound desired I-7.

Method H

To a stirred solution of compound intermediate I-7 (1 eq.) in EtOH/MeOHat 0° C. under Ar atmosphere was added NaBH₄ (2 eq.) and the reactionstirred at room temperature for 1-2 h. After completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo, the residue obtained was diluted withwater and extracted using ethyl acetate. The combined organic layerswere collected, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered,concentrated in vacuo and purified by silica gel column chromatographyto afford the 1-9.

Method I

A mixture of a bromine substituted compound (1 eq.), boronicacid/boronate ester (1 eq.) in 1, 4-dioxane, and 2.5 eq. of 2M solutionof potassium phosphate, was purged with Ar for 15 min, after whichtetrakistriphenyl phosphine palladium (0.06 eq.) was added and thereaction stirred at 90° C. overnight. After completion, the reactionmixture was filtered through Celite and evaporated to dryness. Theresidue was taken up in ethyl acetate, washed with water, followed bybrine, then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and the solvent removedunder reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography or preparative HPLC to afford IV-9.

Method J

A mixture of5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (1 eq.), HNR^(a)R^(b) (1.2 eq) in DMSO (10 volumes per gramof5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide), K₃PO₄ (3 eq), CuI (0.2 eq) and L-proline (0.4 eq) waspurged with Ar for 15 min. The reaction mixture was then stirred at 80°C. overnight. After completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo, the residue obtained was diluted with water and extracted usingethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were collected, dried overanhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered, concentrated in vacuo and purifiedby silica gel column chromatography to afford VII-1.

Intermediates 1-6

The compounds in Table 1 were synthesized according to the method listedin the column titled Method.

TABLE 1 Intermediate Method Structure, 1 A

  Methyl 4-(3-bromophenyl)-2,4- dioxobutanoate' LCMS Calculated forC₁₁H₉BrO₄; 283.97. Found: 286.8 (M + 2). 2 C

  Methyl 5-(3-bromophenyl)-2H-1,2,6- thiadiazine-3-carboxylate1,1-dioxide. LCMS Calculated for C₁₁H₉BrN₂O₄S; 343.95. Found: 344.9 (M +1). 3 E

  Methyl 5-(3-bromophenyl)-2-methyl- 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3- carboxylate1,1-dioxide. LCMS Calculated for C₁₂H₁₁BrN₂O₄S: 357.96. Found; (M + 1).4 A

  Methyl 4-(furan-2-yl)-2,4- dioxobutanoate. LCMS Calculated for C₉H₈O₅:196.04; Found: 197 (M + 1). 5 C

  Methyl 5-(furan-2-yl)-2H-1,2,6- thiadiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxide.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H),7.19- 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 6.77- 6.75 (m, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H); LCMSCalculated for C₉H₈N₂O₅S: 256.02. Found 256.9 (M + 1). 6 E

  Methyl 5-(furan-2-yl)-2-methyl- 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxylate1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 3.6Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.85 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.51(s, 3H); LCMS Calculated for C₁₀H₁₀N₂O₅S; 270.03. Found 270.9 (M + 1).

Intermediates 7-8

Intermediate 7, in Table 2 was synthesized according from methyl5-(3-bromophenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxylate1,1-dioxide and methanol using method F. Intermediates 8 and 9 wereisolated by chiral separation of racemic intermediate 7.

TABLE 2 Inter- mediate Structure, 7

  5-(3-Bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.52(m, 3H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.59 (m, 1H),4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.13- 2.02 (m, 2H). LCMS Calculated forC₁₇H₁₆BrClFN₃O₃S; 474.98. Found; 477.95 (M + 2) 8

  (3S,5R)-5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 7.2, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (m,1H), 7.58-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.48- 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 2H), 4.63-4.58(m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.13-1.98 (m, 2H). LCMSCalculated for C₁₇H₁₆BrClFN₃O₃S; 474.98. Found; 478.45 (M + 2) 9

  (3R,5S)-5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (m,1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.48- 7.46 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.58(m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.13-1.99 (m, 2H). LCMSCalculated for C₁₇H₁₆BrClFN₃O3S; 474.98. Found; 476.55 (M + 1)

Intermediate 10

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide

To a mixture of5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (3 g, 6.29 mmol) and bis(pinacolato) diboron (1.91 g, 7.54mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL), was added potassium acetate (1.82 g, 18.87mmol) and the mixture purged with Ar for 15 min. To this was added[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) CH₂Cl₂complex, PdCl₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂, (0.506 g, 0.629 mmol) was added and thereaction mixture stirred at 90° C. overnight. After completion, thereaction mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and evaporated todryness. The residue was diluted with water and extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous sodiumsulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 2.12 grams ofthe title compound which was used in the next step after triturationwith pentane and diethyl ether.

Stereochemistry of the Examples

The absolute stereochemistry of all other sets of enantiomers wereassigned based on the crystal structure determination of HBV-CSU-016Isomer I. In each case one of the stereoisomers of the pair wassignificantly more active activity and was assigned the same absolutestereochemistry (3S,5R) as HBV-CSU-016-Isomer-I.

The synthesis of HBV-CSU-016 Isomer I is illustrated in Scheme XII.Advanced intermediate XII-6 was synthesized using the general syntheticmethods provided above and listed in the Scheme. HBV-CSU-016 Isomer Iwas isolated by chiral chromatography.

Intermediate XII-2

Methyl 2, 4-dioxo-4-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoate

TLC: 10% MeOH/DCM (R_(f). 0.1); ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.68 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (s,1H), 3.69 (s, 3H); LCMS Calculated for C₉H₈O₄S: 212.01; Observed: 212.95(M+1)

Intermediate XII-3

Methyl 5-(thiophen-2-yl)-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxylate 1,1-dioxide

TLC: 20% MeOH/DCM (R_(f). 0.1); ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 11.50(br.s, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H); LCMS Calculated forC₉H₈N₂O₄S₂: 271.99; LCMS observed: 272.85 (M+1).

Intermediate XII-4

Methyl 2-methyl-5-(thiophen-2-yl)-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxylate1,1-dioxide

TLC: 40% EtOAc/hexanes (R_(f). 0.4); ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.23(d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.30 (m, 2H), 3.94 (s,3H), 3.50 (s, 3H); LCMS Calculated for C₁₀H₁₀N₂O₄S₂: 286.01; LCMSobserved: 286.94 (M+1).

Intermediate XII-5

N-(3-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(thiophen-2-yl)-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 11.29 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H),8.11-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.32(m, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 3.45 (s, 3H). LCMS Calculated forC₁₅H₁₁BrFN₃O₃S₂: 442.94; LCMS observed: 445.65 (M+2)

Intermediate XII-6

N-(3-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(thiophen-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J=6.4, 2.6 Hz,1H), 7.71-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.52 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.15-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.03-7.01 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.74 (m, 1H), 4.30 (dd,J=11.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.08 (m, 2H). LCMS Calculatedfor C₁₅H₁₅BrFN₃O₃S₂: 446.97; LCMS observed: 449.90 (M+1)

HBV-CSU-016 Isomer I

(3S,5R)—N-(3-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(thiophen-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.06 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.66(m, 1H), 7.62-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.36 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.14-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.02-7.00 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m,1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.08 (m, 2H). LCMS Calculated forC₁₅H₁₅BrFN₃O₃S₂: 446.97; LCMS observed: 449.90 (M+1)

Single Crystal X-Ray Structure of HBV-CSU-016 Isomer I

The Crystal structure of HBV-CSU-016-Isomer-I is shown in FIG. 1.Displacement ellipsoids are drawn at the 30% probability level and Hatoms are shown as small spheres of arbitrary radii. Dashed lineindicates hydrogen bond. The Crystal data and structure refinement forHBV-CSU-016-Isomer-I are as follows:

Identification code SAP-MA1703-08(isomer-1) (IICT file code: KA84_0m)Empirical formula C₁₅H₁₅BrF N₃O₃S₂ Formula weight 448.33 Temperature100(2) K Wavelength 0.71073 Å Crystal system Monoclinic Space group P2₁Unit cell dimensions a = 5.001(6) Å α = 90° b = 25.63(3) Å β =94.240(19)° c = 13.390(16) Å γ = 90° Volume 1712(4) Å³ Z 4 Density(calculated) 1.740 Mg/m³ Absorption coefficient 2.676 mm⁻¹ F(000) 904Crystal size 0.310 × 0.240 × 0.190 mm³ θ range for data collection 2.830to 28.374°. Index ranges −6 <= h <= 6, −34 <= k <= 34, −17 <= l <= 17Reflections collected 50333 Independent reflections 8467 [R(int) =0.0361] Completeness to θ = 25.242° 99.8% Refinement method Full-matrixleast-squares on F² Data/restraints/parameters 8467/1/469Goodness-of-fit on F² 1.022 Final R indices [I > 2σ(I)] R1 = 0.0265, wR2= 0.0596 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0313, wR2 = 0.0610 Absolutestructure parameter 0.034 (2) Largest diff. peak and hole 0.311 and−0.513 e.Å⁻³ Measurement Bruker D8 QUEST PHOTON-100 Detector SoftwareUsed SHELXTL-PLUS

The absolute stereochemistry at each chiral center was assigned usingthe PLATON computer application as described by A. L. Spek in J. APPL.CRYST. 36, 7-13, 2003. The designated chiral centers are:

-   -   C(1A) Chiral: R    -   C(1B) Chiral: R    -   C(3A) Chiral: S    -   C(3B) Chiral: S

The absolute stereochemistry of all other sets of enantiomers wereassigned based on this crystal structure determination. In each caseonly one of the stereoisomers of the pair had significant activity andthe active isomer was assigned the same stereochemistry asHBV-CSU-016-Isomer-I.

Example 1

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(furan-2-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide

The title compound was synthesized fromN-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(furan-2-yl)-2-methyl-2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (intermediate 7) via Method H provided 5.7 g (70.54%, yield)of product as a white solid. TLC: 50% EtOAc/hexanes (R_(f). 0.7); ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.97 (dd, J=6.9, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.66(s, 1H), 7.63-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 6.46-6.45 (m, 2H),4.65-4.64 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.02 (m, 2H);LCMS Calculated for C₁₅H₁₅ClFN₃O₄S; 387.05. Found: 387.90 (M+1).

Intermediate 11

Cis-5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxylicacid 1,1-dioxide

To a stirred solution ofN-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(furan-2-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (5.6 g, 14.43 mmol) in acetone:water (1:1,200 mL), was addedKMnO₄ (15.96 g, 101.01 mmol) (exotherm observed) slowly and the mixtureheated at 60° C. for 3 h. Following this, the reaction mixture wascooled to ambient temperature and isopropyl alcohol (100 mL) added. Thismixture was stirred for 18 h and then filtered through a Celite pad andwashed with isopropyl alcohol. The filtrate was evaporated, the residuewas dissolved in 1N NaOH and the solution was washed with diethyl ether.The basic layer was acidified with 1N HCl and solid NaCl was added. Theresulting suspension was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organicextracts were collected, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andconcentrated in vacuo. The solid was washed with CH₂Cl₂ and dried invacuo to afford 3 grams of the title compound (57.03%) as a white solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 13.00 (br.s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd,J=6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.21 (m,1H), 4.15-4.10 (m, 1H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.07-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.86 (m,1H). LCMS Calculated for C₁₂H₁₃ClFN₃O₅S; 365.02. Found; 366 (M+1.).

Examples 2-18

The compounds in Table 3 were synthesized from5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (Intermediate 7) and readily available boronic acid orboronate ester using the procedure described in Method I. Isomers I andII were isolated from the racemic parent using the chiral separationprocedures. Alternatively, Isomers I and II can be directly synthesizedfrom Intermediate 8 and Intermediate 9 using Method I.

TABLE 3 Example Structure, ¹H NMR and Mass Spec.  2

5-([1,1-Biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 2H),7.64-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.41 (m, 4H), 7.40-7.36 (m,2H), 4.69-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.07 (m,2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₂₁ClFN₃O₂; 473.10. Found: 474.1 (M + 1).2-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-5-([1,1′-Biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 1H),7.73-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.43 (m,4H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.69-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s,3H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₂₁ClFN₃O₃S; 473.10.Found: 472.1 (M − 1). 2-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-5-([1,1′-Biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.70(m, 2H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.53 (m, 4H),7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.69-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.17-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₂₁ClFN₃O₃S; 473.10. Found:474.1 (M + 1).  3

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J = 5.2 Hz 1H), 7.98-7.95 (m,1H), 7.90-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.50(m, 4H), 7.39 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H),2.67 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.13 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₃H₂₂ClFN₄O₃S; 488.11. Found: (M + 1). 3-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.51 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m,1H), 7.90-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.50(m, 4H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66(s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.15 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₃H₂₂ClFN₄O₃S; 488.11. Found: (M + 1). 3-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.51 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m,1H), 7.90-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.50(m, 4H), 7.40 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H),2.67 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.15 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₃H₂₂ClFN₄O₃S; 488.11. Found: (M + 1).  4

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-cyano-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 5H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.72(m, 1H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H),4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 2H).LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₀ClFN₄O₃S; 498.09. Found: 499.2 (M + 1).4-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-cyano-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 5H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 4.72-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.11 (m,2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₀ClFN₄O₃S; 498.09. Found: 499.1 (M + 1).4-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-cyano-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 5H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 4.70-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.12 (m,2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₀ClFN₄O₃S; 498.09. . Found: 497.2 (M −1).  5

5-(2′-Chloro-4′-fluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.45 (m, 7H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 3H), 4.66-4.63 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H),2.17-2.11 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₂F₂N₃O₃S; 525.05. Found:524.1 (M − 1). 5-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-5-(2′-Chloro-4′-fluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.45(m, 6H), 7.42-7.30 (m, 4H), 4.66-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.64(s, 3H), 2.17-2.11 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₂F₂N₃O₃S;525.05. Found: 526.1 (M + 1). 5-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-5-(2′-Chloro-4′-fluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.45(m, 6H), 7.42-7.30 (m, 4H), 4.66-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.64(s, 3H), 2.17-2.05 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₂F₂N₃O₃S;525.05. Found: 526.1 (M + 1).  6

5-(2′-Chloro-4′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.31 (m, 1H),7.26- 7.23 (m, 1H), 4.65-4.63 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H),2.35 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₂Cl₂FN₃O₃S;521.07. Found: 522.1 (M + 1). 6-Isomer 1

(3S,5R)-5-(2′-chloro-4′-methyl-1,6-dihydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8,2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 3H),7.34- 7.32 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.27 (m,1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₄H₂₂Cl₂FN₃O₃S; 521.07. Found: 522.1 (M + 1). 6-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-5-(2′-chloro-4′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 3.2 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.32 (m,1H), 7.25-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.66-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s,3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.11 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₄H₂₂Cl₂FN₃O₃S; 521.07. Found: 522.1 (M + 1).  7

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-isopropyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.53 (m,5H), 7.47-7.33 (m, 5H), 4.69-4.63 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.89(m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMScalculated for, C₂₆H₂₇ClFN₃O₃S; 515.14. Found: 516.1 (M + 1). 7-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-isopropyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H),7.63-7.53 (m, 5H), 7.50-7.33 (m, 5H), 4.67-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m,1H), 2.97-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 6H). LCMS calculated C₂₆H₂₇ClFN₃O₃S; 515.14. Found: 516.1 (M +1). 7-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-isopropyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H),7.64-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.47-7.33 (m, 5H), 4.69-4.63 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.27 (m,1H), 2.97-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.11 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, J =6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₆H₂₇ClFN₃O₃S; 515.14. Found: 516.1(M + 1).  8

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.97-7.94 (m,1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.63 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H),7.56-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.71-4.67 (m, 1H),4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.14 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₄H₂₀ClF₄N₃O₃S; 541.09. Found: 542 (M + 1). 8-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3′-trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.96 (dd, J= 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.62 (m,1H), 7.56-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.74-4.67 (m, 1H),4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.13 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₄H₂₀ClF₄N₃O₃S; 541.09. Found: 542 (M + 1). 8-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.96 (dd, J= 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.61 (m,1H), 7.56-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.73-4.67 (m, 1H),4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.13 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₄H₂₀ClF₄N₃O₃S; 541.09. Found: 542.1 (M + 1).  9

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3′,4′-dichloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.84 (s,1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.40 (t, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.16-2.14 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₃FN₃O₃S; 541.02. Found:543.90 (M + 2). 9-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3′,4′-dichloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.85(s, 1H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 3H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.39(t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.20-2.07 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₃N₃O₃S; 541.02. Found:544 (M + 2). 9-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3′,4′-dichloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.85(s, 1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.39(t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.20-2.07 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₃H₁₉Cl₃FN₃O₃S; 541.02. Found:544 (M + 2). 10

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-fluoro-3′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.74 (m,1H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.48-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),4.70-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H),2.16-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₂ClF₂N₃O₃S; 505.10. Found:506.2 (M + 1). 10-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-fluoro-3′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz,1H), 7.75-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.53 (m, 5H), 7.48-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.23 (t, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.63 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.31(s, 3H), 2.16- 2.13 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₂ClF₂N₃O₃S;505.10. Found: 506.1 (M + 1). 10 Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-fluoro-3′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.74(m, 1H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.47-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 1H),4.67-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H),2.16-2.13 (m, 2H);. LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₂ClF₂N₃O₃S; 505.10. Found:506.2 (M + 1). 11

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.51 (m,3H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 4H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 4.61-4.59 (m, 1H), 4.27-4.22 (m,3H), 3.82 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.49-2.46 (m, 2H),2.12-2.07 (m 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₂H₂₃ClFN₃O₄S; 497.11. Found:480.1 (M + 1). 12

Methyl 3′-(5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.26-8.25 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.94 (m,3H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J =8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.73-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 2.66(s, 3H), 2.18-2.07 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₅H₂₃ClFN₃O₅S; 531.10.Found: 532.1 (M + 1). 13

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-cyclopropylphenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ10.55 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.15 (m, 3H), 7.03 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.56-4.50 (m, 1H),4.26-4.22 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.88 (m, 1H),0.95-0.93 (m, 2H), 0.70-0.69 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₀H₂₁ClFN₃O₃S; 437.10. Found: 438.1 (M + 1). 14

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4′-methoxy-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.00-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.90 (s,1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.45 (m,2H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.71-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.24 (m, 1H), 3.91 (s,3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₅H₂₂ClF₄N₃O₄S; 571.10. Found: 572.1 (M + 1). 15

Methyl 2-(3′-(5-((3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)acetate. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.66 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 2H),7.57-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 3H), 4.70-4.64 (m,1H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 1H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.17-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₆H₂₅ClFN₃O₅S; 454.12. Found:544.1 (M − 1). 16

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.4, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H),7.64-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.42-.37 (m, 3H), 7.31-7.29 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.57 (m,1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H),2.17-2.09 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₂H₂₃ClFN₅O₃S; 491.12. Found:492.1 (M + 1). 17

2-(4-(3-(5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 13.10 (br. s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.18-8.17 (m, 1H),7.97- 7.92 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.35 (m,2H), 7.27 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.61-4.59 (m, 1H),4.29-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.10 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₂H₂₁ClFN₅O₅S; 521.09. Found: 522 (M + 1). 18

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H),7.55-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 4H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 4.62-4.56 (m, 1H),4.46- 4.50 (m, 1H), 4.39-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.24 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H),2.37-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.07 (m, 2H), 5H merged in solvent peak. LCMScalculated for, C₂₃H₂₆ClFN₄O₃S; 492.14. Found: 493.1 (M + 1).

Example 19

The compounds in Table 4 were synthesized via the saponification of themethyl ester of methyl3′-(5-((3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylatefollowed by chiral separation to yield Isomer I and Isomers II

TABLE 4 Example Structure, ¹H NMR and Mass Spec. 19

3′-(5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 13.00 (br. s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94(m, 3H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.55-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.18-2.16 (m, 2H). MW calculated for, C₂₄H₂₁ClFN₃O₅S; 517.09. Found: 518(M + 1). 19-Isomer I

3′-((3R,5S)-5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 13.05 (bs, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H),7.97-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.53-7.49 (m, 3H),7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s,3H), 2.18- 2.16 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₁ClFN₃O₅S; 517.09.Found: 518.1 (M + 1). 19-Isomer II

3′-((3S,5R)-5-((3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl)-6-methyl-1,1-dioxido-1,2,6-thiadiazinan-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 13.13 (br. s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s,1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.55-7.48 (m,3H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.75-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H),2.66 (s, 3H), 2.18- 2.13 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₁ClFN₃O₅S;517.09. Found: 518.1 (M + 1).

Examples 20-22

The compounds in Table 5 were synthesized fromN-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide, intermediate 10 and readily available bromine substitutedderivative using the procedure described in Method I.

TABLE 5 Example Structure, ¹H NMR and Mass Spec. 20

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H),7.62-7.49 (m, 5H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.08 (m, 1H),4.68-4.62 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.25 (m, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H),2.14-2.06 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₁H₂₁ClFN₅O₃S; 477.10. Found:478.1 (M + 1). 21

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(4′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.86-7.82 (m,3H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.37(m, 1H), 4.75-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.28 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.15(m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₄H₂₀ClF₄N₃O₃S; 541.09. Found: 542.1 (M +1). 22

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ10.58 (s, 1H), 8.69-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.05-7.88 (m, 4H),7.64-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 2H), 4.72-4.66 (m,1H), 4.33-4.29 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.14 (m, 2H). LCMS calculatedfor, C₂₂H₂₀ClFN₄O₃S; 474.09. Found: 475.1 (M + 1).

Examples 23-27

The compounds in Table 6 were synthesized from5-(3-bromophenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide1,1-dioxide (Intermediate 7) and readily available amine containingheterocycle or heteroaryl reactants using the procedure described inMethod J. Isomers I and II were isolated from the racemic parent usingthe chiral separation procedures. Alternatively, Isomers I and II can bedirectly synthesized from Intermediate 8 and Intermediate 9 using MethodJ.

TABLE 6 Example Structure, ¹H NMR and Mass Spec. 23

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.50 (m, 2H),7.42-7.35 (m, 3H), 7.28-6.98 (m, 2H), 4.60-4.55 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.24 (m,1H), 3.35-3.32 (m, 4H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.72 (m,4H), 1.60-1.58 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₂H₂₆ClFN₄O₃S; 480.14.Found: 481.1 (M + 1). 24

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-morpholinophenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ10.54 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.89-6.85 (m, 2H),4.52-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.20 (m, 1H), 3.73 (t, J = 4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.12 (t,J = 4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₁H₂₄ClFN₄O₄S; 482.12. Found: 483.1 (M + 1). 24-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-morpholinophenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39(t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.89-6.85(m, 2H), 4.54- 4.48 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.20 (m, 1H), 3.73 (t, J = 4.4 Hz,4H), 3.12 (t, J = 4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.01 (m, 2H). LCMScalculated for, C₂₁H₂₄ClFN₄O₄S; 482.12. Found: 483.1 (M + 1). 24-IsomerII

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-morpholinophenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.39(t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.89- 6.85(m, 2H), 4.52-4.48 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.20 (m, 1H), 3.73 (t, J = 4.4 Hz, 4H),3.12 (t, J = 4.0 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.03 (m, 2H). LCMScalculated for, C₂₁H₂₄ClFN₄O₄S; 482.12. Found: 483.1 (M + 1). 25-IsomerI

(3S,5R)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.54 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H),7.49-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.39 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.04 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.81 (m, 2H), 4.54-4.47 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.19 (m, 1H),3.16-3.00 (m, 4H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.46-2.44 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H),2.08-2.00 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₂H₂₇ClFN₅O₃S; 495.15. Found:496.1 (M + 1). 25-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.54 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H),7.49-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.39 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.04 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 2H), 4.54-4.47 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.20 (m, 1H),3.16-3.14 (m, 4H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.46-2.44 (m, 4H), 2.22 (s, 3H),2.08-2.03 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for, C₂₂H₂₇ClFN₅O₃S; 495.15. Found:496.1 (M + 1). 26

5-(3-(1H-Pyrazol-1-yl)phenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.53-8.51 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.94 (m, 2H),7.81-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.75 (m, 1H),7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.48 (m,2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 2H), 6.57-6.55 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.28(m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMS calculated for,C₂₀H₁₉ClFN₅O₃S; 463.09. Found: 464.1 (M + 1). 27-Isomer I

(3S,5R)-5-(3-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.72-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.63-7.50 (m, 4H), 7.46-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.12 (s, 1H),4.69- 4.66 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 2H).LCMS calculated for, C₂₀H₁₉ClFN₅O₃S; 463.09. Found: 464 (M + 1).27-Isomer II

(3R,5S)-5-(3-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiaidiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.76-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.61-7.49 (m, 4H), 7.45-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.11 (s, 1H),4.67- 4.65 (m, 1H) 4.29-4.24 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.05 (m, 2H).LCMS calculated for, C₂₀H₁₉ClFN₅O₃S; 463.09. Found: 464 (M + 1).

Examples 28-39

The compounds in Table 7 were synthesized using the methods describedabove.

TABLE 7 Example Structure, ¹H NMR and Mass Spec. 28

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(5-phenyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6):δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.13-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.96- 7.91 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (m,1H), 7.73-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.56- 7.52 (m, 1H), 7.38 (t,J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.44-4.39 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H),2.27-2.20 (m, 2H). LCMS calcd for; C₁₉H₁₇ClFN₅O₄S. Found; 466.15 (M +1). 29

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6):δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 9.5 Hz, 1H),7.58-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.40 (t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.86 (m, 1H),4.44-4.41 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.12 (m, 2H). LCMScalcd for; C₁₄H₁₅ClFN₅O₄S. Found; 404.35 (M + 1). 30

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6):δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.99- 7.97 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.57 (m,4H), 7.41 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.08-5.06 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.44 (m, 1H),2.64 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.27 (m, 2H). LCMS calcd for; C₁₉H₁₇ClFN₅O₄S. Found;465.85 (M + 1). 31

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-(4-fluorobenzyl)-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.95 (s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H),7.95-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 1H),7.41-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.16 (m, 2H), 4.91-4.75 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.43 (m,1H), 4.26-4.22 (m, 1H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.95 (m,1H). LCMS calcd for; C₂₀H₁₉ClF₂N₆O₄S. Found; 513.5 (M + 1). 32

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4,5-dimethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.41(t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (t, J = 10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.42-4.33 (m, 1H), 3.55(s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.07 (m, 1H). LCMS calcd for;C₁₅H₁₈ClFN₆O₃S. Found; 417 (M + 1). 33

5-(5-Benzyl-4-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.54 (m,2H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.21 (m, 3H), 4.83 (t, J= 10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s,3H), 2.11-2.07 (m, 1H). LCMS calcd; C₂₁H₂₂ClFN₆O₃S. Found; 493.45 (M +1). 34

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(1-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 10.10 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.45 (m, 5H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.04 (s, 1H),5.00-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.60-4.58 (m, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H),2.40-2.23 (m, 2H). LCMS calcd for; C₂₁H₂₁ClFN₅O₃S. Found; 478.25 (M +1). 35

5-(5-Benzyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 10.08 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.62- 7.58 (m, 1H),7.40-7.30 (m, 4H), 7.24-7.18 (m, 3H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 4.88-4.86 (m, 1H),4.56 (t, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H),2.34- 2.26 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.15 (m, 1H). LCMS calcd for; C₂₂H₂₃ClFN₅O₃S.Found; 492.20 (M + 1). 36

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(5-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)furan-2-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 10.50 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J = 6.8, 3.2 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.50 (m, 1H),7.41-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.45-6.42 (m, 2H), 4.66-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.27-4.23 (m,1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.03 (m, 2H). LCMS calcd for;C₁₉H₁₉ClFN₅O₄S. Found; 468 (M + 1). 37

N-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-(5-oxo-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 12.03 (s, 1H), 10.47 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m,1H), 7.61-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.33(m, 1H), 4.48-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.16 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.24 (m, 1H),1.93-1.89 (m, 1H). LCMS calcd for; C₁₉H₁₈ClFN₆O₄S. Found; 481 (M + 1).38

5-(4-Benzyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,6-thiadiazinane-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 11.96 (s, 1H), 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J = 6.8, 2.5 Hz,1H), 7.82 (d, J = 10.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.24 (m, 6H),4.98-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.41 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.21 (m, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H),2.33-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.93 (m, 1H). LCMS calcd for; C₂₀H₂₀ClFN₆O₄S.Found; 495.30 (M + 1).

Biological Methods Assay Measuring Activity of Test Compounds on ViralProduction from HepAD38 Cells

HepAD38 cells grown in a T-150 flask (Corning, cat#: 430825) with GrowthMedium (DMEM/F12 (1:1) (Hyclone, cat#: SH30023.02), 1× Pen/Strep(Invitrogen, cat#: 15140-122), 10% FBS (Tissue Culture Biologics, cat#:101), 250 μg/mL G418 (Alfa Aesar, cat#: J62671), 1 μg/mL Tetracycline(Teknova, cat#: T3320)) were detached with 0.25% trypsin-EDTA(Invitrogen, cat#: 25200-056). Tetracycline-free treatment medium (15 mLDMEM/F12 (1:1) 1×Pen/step, with 2% FBS, Tet-system approved (Clontech,cat#: 631106) were then added to mix, transferred into a 50 ml conicaltube (Falcon, cat#: 21008-918) and spun at 1300 rpm for 5 min. Pelletedcells were then re-suspended/washed with 50 mL of 1×DPBS (Invitrogen,cat#: 14190-136) 2 times and 50 mL treatment medium twice. HepAD38 cellswere then re-suspended with 10 mL of treatment medium, syringed andcounted. Wells of 96-well clear bottom TC plate (Corning, cat#: 3904)were seeded at 50,000 cells/well in 180 μL of treatment medium, and 20μL of either 10% DMSO (Sigma, cat#: D4540) as controls or a 10× solutionof test compounds in 10% DMSO in treatment media was added for a finalcompound concentration starting at 10 μM, and plates were incubated in5% CO₂ incubator at 37° C. for 5 days.

Subsequently viral load production was assayed by quantitative PCR(qPCR) of the HBV core sequence. PCR reaction mixture containing forwardprimers HBV-f 5′-CTGTGCCTTGGGTGGCTTT-3′ (IDT DNA), Reverse primers HBV-r5′-AAGGAAAGAAGTCAGAAGGCAAAA-3′ (IDT DNA), Fluorescent TaqMan™ ProbesHBV-probe 5′-FAM/AGCTCCAAA/ZEN/TTCTTTATAAGGGTCGATGTC/3IABkFQ-3′ (IDTDNA), 10 μL/well of PerfeCTa® qPCR ToughMix® (Quanta Biosciences, Cat#:95114-05K), and 6 μL/well of DEPC water (Alfa Aesar, cat#: J62087) wasprepared. Four μL of supernatant was added to 16 μL of the reactionmixture in a qPCR plate (Applied Biosytems, Cat#: 4309849), sealed witha film (Applied Biosystems, Cat#: 4311971), centrifuged for a fewseconds, and subsequently run on an Applied Biosystems VIIA7. The PCRmixture was incubated at 45° C. for 5 min, then 95° C. for 10 min,followed by 40 cycles of 10 seconds at 95° C. and 20 seconds at 60° C.Viral load was quantified against known HBV DNA standards by using ViiA™7 Software. Viral load in the supernatant from wells with treated cellswere compared against viral load in supernatant from DMSO control wells(≥ 3 per plate). Cell viability assay was performed with CellTiter-GloLuminescent Cell Viability Assay (Promega, cat#: G7573) withmodification. Mixed appropriate amount of CellTiter-Glo (CTG) 1×DPBS ina 1:1 ratio, added 100 uL of the mixture to each well followedcompletely removal of all supernatant in each well without touching cellsurface. Incubated the plate at room temperature for 10 min on anorbital shaker, and then read the plate with a plate reader (TECAN M1000or Envision). EC₅₀ or CC₅₀ values were calculated through curve-fittingof the four-parameter nonlinear-logistic-regression model (GraphPadPrism or Dotmatics). CC₅₀ values were all >10 μM.

Table 8 gives the viral load lowering EC₅₀ values grouped in thefollowing ranges: A indicates EC₅₀<1 μM; B indicates EC₅₀ 1-5 μM; Cindicates 5<EC₅₀<10 μM.

TABLE 8 Example Activity  2 A  2-Isomer I A  2-Isomer II C  3 A 3-Isomer I A  3-Isomer II C  4 A  4-Isomer I A  4-Isomer II B  5 A 5-Isomer I A  5-Isomer II B  6 A  6-Isomer I A  6-Isomer II B  7 A 7-Isomer I A  7-Isomer II B  8 A  8-Isomer I A  8-Isomer II C  9 B 9-Isomer I A  9-Isomer II C 10 A 10-Isomer I A 10 Isomer II C 11 A 12 A13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 C 18 A 19 B 19-Isomer I A 19-Isomer II C 20 A 21A 22 A 23 A 24 A 24-Isomer I A 24-Isomer II C 25-Isomer I A 25-Isomer IIB 26 A 27-Isomer I A 27-Isomer II C 29 B 32 C 33 C 34 C 36 A 37 B 38 C

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Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities ofingredients, reaction conditions, and so forth used in the specificationand claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances bythe term “about.” Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, thenumerical parameters set forth in this specification and attached claimsare approximations that may vary depending upon the desired propertiessought to be obtained by the present disclosure.

We claim:
 1. A compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is a phenyl,naphthyl or heteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three independently selectedR³² groups; R² is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl; R³ is a phenyl optionallysubstituted with one, two or three substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of R³², R³⁴ and R^(7a); R^(7a) is a phenyl orheteroaryl, wherein: the phenyl or heteroaryl is optionally substitutedwith one, two or three independently selected R³² groups; R⁴ is hydrogenor C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, or three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —OH, —CN,—S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl,C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, formyl,—C(O)OH, a —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl, benzyloxy, C₁₋₄alkoxyphenyl, pyrrolidinyl,morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl and triazolyl; R⁵ is hydrogen orC₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one, two or three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —OH,C₁₋₆alkoxy, —NR^(a)R^(b), and R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆ alkyl; R⁶ is hydrogen orC₁₋₆alkyl; R³² is halo, —OH, —CN, —NO₂, oxo, hydrazino, formyl, azido,silyl, siloxy, —S(O)_(q)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b),—NR^(c)—S(O)_(t)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(O)_(t)—NR^(a)R^(b), C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, haloC₁₋₆alkyl,hydroxyC₁₋₆alkyl, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkyl-, C₁₋₆alkoxy, haloC₁₋₆alkoxy,hydroxyC₁₋₆alkoxy-, R^(a)R^(b)N—C₁₋₆alkoxy-, C₁₋₆alkoxyC₁₋₆alkyl,—C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)—C₁₋₆alkyl, —C(O)OH, or —C(O)O—C₁₋₆alkyl; R³⁴ ishydrogen or C₁₋₄alkyl; R^(a) and R^(b) are independently selected foreach occurrence from the group consisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; orR^(a) and R^(b) may be taken together with the nitrogen to which R^(a)and R^(b) are attached to form:

R^(c) is independently selected for each occurrence from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and C₁₋₆alkyl; for each occurrence, q isindependently 0, 1 or 2; for each occurrence, t is independently 1 or 2;and w is 0, 1 or
 2. 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound ofFormula I is of Formula II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 3. The compound of claim1 or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R² ishydrogen.
 4. The compound according to any one of claims 1-3, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R^(7a) is a phenyloptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups.
 5. The compound according to any one of claims 1-3, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R^(7a) is a heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups.
 6. The compound of claim 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, wherein R^(7a) is a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryloptionally substituted with one, two or three independently selected R³²groups.
 7. The compound according to any one of claims 1-6, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁴ is methyl ormethoxyethyl.
 8. The compound of claim 7, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁴ is methyl.
 9. The compound accordingto any one of claims 1-8, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R⁵ is hydrogen.
 10. The compound according to any one of claims1-9, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁶ ishydrogen.
 11. The compound according to any one of claims 1-10, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is phenyloptionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independentlyselected from halo, cyano, methyl and trifluoromethyl.
 12. The compoundof claim 11, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹is 3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl.
 13. A pharmaceutical composition comprisinga compound according to any one of claims 1-12, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.14. A method of treating a Hepatitis B (HBV) infection in a patient, themethod comprising: administering an effective amount of the compoundaccording to any one of claims 1-12, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, to a patient in need thereof.
 15. A method of treating aHepatitis B (HBV) infection in a patient, the method comprising:administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 13 to a patient in need thereof.